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HELM VanuatuvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanuatu42mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Vanuatu40h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Vanuatu300m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Vanuatu$285
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$428

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What people say

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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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