Which is cheaper, the HELM Vanuatu or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the HELM Vanuatu is the cheaper of the two at $285, against $2,500 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $2,215 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the HELM Vanuatu or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The HELM Vanuatu wears larger at 42mm versus 29mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 13mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the HELM Vanuatu or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The HELM Vanuatu is rated to 300m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the HELM Vanuatu or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the HELM Vanuatu.

What movement does the HELM Vanuatu run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the HELM Vanuatu uses the Seiko Instruments NH35 and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L592.5.

Side by side

HELM VanuatuvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

HELM Vanuatu

vanuatu

MSRP $285

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.310.4.79.6

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Vanuatu42mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

Vanuatu40h

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

Vanuatu300m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Vanuatu$285

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

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

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Date

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$285

$2,500

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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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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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