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HELM Vanuatu TitaniumvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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Vanuatu Titanium
HELMVanuatu Titanium
MSRP $350
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanuatu Titanium42mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm
Power Reserve
Vanuatu Titanium40h
ELEGANT COLLECTION45h
Water Resistance
Vanuatu Titanium300m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Vanuatu Titanium$350
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
29mm
Thickness
14mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
33.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
14mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
L592.5
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$2,500

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What people say

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HELM Vanuatu Titanium

The HELM Vanuatu Titanium is widely praised by owners for its lightweight titanium construction, brushed gunmetal finish, simple design, legible hands and markers, and excellent lume, offering significant value at $300. Owners note the watch looks good in person and express enthusiasm for their existing Vanuatu Ti models. Some owners wish for Miyota 9x movements in place of the NH series. The unhardened titanium scratches easily, and the 42mm case may be too large for smaller wrists. A significant drawback is the long waiting list. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu Titanium highly for its lightweight titanium build and excellent lume at the price point.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is praised for its modern, retro aesthetic and simplicity, with owners describing it as "very elegant" and "very classy." On balance, the Longines Elegant Collection is well-regarded by owners for its sophisticated and timeless design.

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