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Tissot PinarellovsHELM Vanuatu

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Pinarello
TissotPinarello
MSRP $1,775
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pinarello43.14mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Pinarello80h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Pinarello100m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Pinarello$1,775
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43.14mm
42mm
Thickness
12.15mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Carbon
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Indices
Index
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
80h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$285

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What people say

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Tissot Pinarello

The Tissot Pinarello is praised for its lightweight 42mm-43.14mm forged carbon fiber case and asymmetric 10 o'clock crown, designed for comfortable use while cycling. Reviewers highlight its handsome, legible, and tasteful design, featuring a textured dial reminiscent of asphalt. It is powered by a COSC-certified Powermatic 80 movement offering an 80-hour power reserve and includes both leather and rubber straps. Criticisms include a weak SuperLumiNova application and a 12 o'clock marker that could be more distinct for angled reading. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Tissot Pinarello for its unique design and practical features tailored for cyclists.

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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