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HELM VanuatuvsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

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Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285
Field III GMT Date
Gruppo GammaField III GMT Date
MSRP $459

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanuatu42mm
Field III GMT Date40mm
Power Reserve
Vanuatu40h
Field III GMT Date41h
Water Resistance
Vanuatu300m
Field III GMT Date200m
MSRP
Vanuatu$285
Field III GMT Date$459

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
48.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Date
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$459

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date for its awesome looks, quality, and good value. The watch features a 40mm brushed 316L stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance, powered by a Seiko NH34A movement. Some reviewers note the NH34A movement's accuracy can range from -20~+40 seconds per day, though one reviewer reported +5 seconds per day with a regulated movement. The dial's dense layout with Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some, and one owner found the size unsuitable for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date highly for its impressive finishing and toolish design at its price point.

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