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Boldr The VogelkopvsHELM Vanuatu

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Vogelkop40mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
The Vogelkop40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
The Vogelkop200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
The Vogelkop$449
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Vogelkop Superb
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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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