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HELM Vanuatu TitaniumvsNorqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm

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Vanuatu Titanium
HELMVanuatu Titanium
MSRP $350
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm
NorqainWild ONE Skeleton 42mm
MSRP $7,673

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanuatu Titanium42mm
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm42mm
Power Reserve
Vanuatu Titanium40h
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm41h
Water Resistance
Vanuatu Titanium300m
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm200m
MSRP
Vanuatu Titanium$350
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm$7,673

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Thickness
14mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
49.4mm
Material
Titanium
Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
NORTEQ
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
NORQAIN NN08S
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Date
Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$7,673

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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.

Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm is praised for its bold design, lightweight feel, and comfortable wearability, featuring a legible skeletonized dial and a unique composite case construction. It is powered by a COSC-certified automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. On balance, reviewers highlight the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm as a handsome and shock-resistant statement watch, with its unique construction and bold aesthetic being key selling points.

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