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HELM VanuatuvsLongines EVIDENZA

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

Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285
EVIDENZA
LonginesEVIDENZA
MSRP $8,150

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanuatu42mm
EVIDENZA30.6mm
Power Reserve
Vanuatu40h
EVIDENZA45h
Water Resistance
Vanuatu300m
EVIDENZA30m
MSRP
Vanuatu$285
EVIDENZA$8,150

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
30.6mm
Thickness
14mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
36.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Painted Arabic numerals

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
$285
$8,150

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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.

Longines EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its distinctive tonneau shape, which is seen as a refreshing alternative to standard rectangular watches, and its intricate detailing, including scalloped case ridges and a guilloche dial. The blued hands and dial texture are frequently highlighted as elegant features, with one owner cherishing theirs for 16 years. Some find the date window on the chronograph variant detracts from the overall design, while others appreciate its utility, and one owner notes the "6" numeral is partially cut off. On balance, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its unique aesthetic and refined detailing.

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