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Studio Underd0g Project Passion CrewvsHELM Vanuatu

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Project Passion Crew
Studio Underd0gProject Passion Crew
MSRP $840
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Project Passion Crew39.5mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Project Passion Crew40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Project Passion Crew
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Project Passion Crew$840
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$840
$285

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What people say

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Studio Underd0g Project Passion Crew

The Studio Underd0g Project Passion Crew is noted for its unique "coarse dégradé amber and royal purple" multi-layer dial and manual-wind Sellita SW510 M chronograph movement with a 63-hour power reserve. However, its accessibility is severely limited as it is only sold as a $64,900 set with another watch. Overall, reviewers highlight the distinctive dial and chronograph movement as key features, though the high price and bundled sale significantly restrict its availability.

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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