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Tudor PelagosvsHELM Vanuatu

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Pelagos
TudorPelagos
MSRP $6,025
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pelagos40mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Pelagos70h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Pelagos500m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Pelagos$6,025
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14.3mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
500m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
MT5612
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,025
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Tudor Pelagos

Owners widely praise the Tudor Pelagos for its robust tool-watch aesthetic, titanium case that offers a light and balanced feel, and excellent value. Reviewers highlight its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified movement with a 70-hour power reserve, and the fully lumed dial and bezel. The 60-click bezel action is described as lovely, and the self-adjusting clasp provides useful micro-adjustment. Some owners note that the sharp finishing, particularly on the bracelet, can feel cold. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos highly for its exceptional value and robust dive watch specifications.

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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