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HELM VanuatuvsWolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz

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

Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285
Skindiver WT Mecaquartz
WolbrookSkindiver WT Mecaquartz
MSRP $348

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanuatu42mm
Skindiver WT Mecaquartz40mm
Power Reserve
Vanuatu40h
Skindiver WT Mecaquartz40h
Water Resistance
Vanuatu300m
Skindiver WT Mecaquartz150m
MSRP
Vanuatu$285
Skindiver WT Mecaquartz$348

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$348

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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.

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz for its authentic vintage vibe, Worldtimer bezel, and value, offering more personality than typical retro divers. The upgraded model is noted for its perfect look at its price point with a domed crystal and screwed-down crown. Some owners flag mismatched hand and marker colors, poor lume, bezel wobble, and the watch sitting high on its strap. Accuracy is described as quartz-level, and the push/pull crown has excellent friction with a smooth, 120-click bezel. On balance, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz highly for its vintage personality and value for money.

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