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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMERvsHELM Vanuatu

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Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $3,000
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42.5mm
42mm
Thickness
15.1mm
14mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Yes
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
8R46
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
34
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,000
$285

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its attractive vintage-inspired design and compact 39mm size, with one owner finding the red dial unique and gorgeous. Reviewers and owners note the solar-powered quartz movement, with one owner considering $700 expensive for this specification and another wishing for a thinner case. The SPEEDTIMER is described as a sturdy and reliable everyday watch, though one owner questioned its resale value. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its stylish, compact design and solar functionality, despite some finding the price point and case thickness slightly high.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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