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HELM VanuatuvsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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

Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanuatu42mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm
Power Reserve
Vanuatu40h
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Water Resistance
Vanuatu300m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
Vanuatu$285
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
14mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
49.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Both sides
Indices
Applied
Applied Arabic numerals

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
L844.4
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$3,550

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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.

Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME for its refined finishing, attractive dial with gilt elements, and smooth winding action. Reviewers highlight its handsome and versatile design, with some noting the 39mm variant offers comfortable wearability. The L844.4 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners find the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and prefer a weightier feel, while others note the 41mm or 42mm case sizes may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME highly for its excellent finishing and appealing design at its price point.

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