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HELM VanuatuvsYema Granvelle CMM.29

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

Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285
Granvelle CMM.29
YemaGranvelle CMM.29
MSRP $1,913

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanuatu42mm
Granvelle CMM.2939mm
Power Reserve
Vanuatu40h
Granvelle CMM.2940h
Water Resistance
Vanuatu300m
Granvelle CMM.2950m
MSRP
Vanuatu$285
Granvelle CMM.29$1,913

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Yema CMM.29
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$1,913

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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.

Yema Granvelle CMM.29

Owners praise the Yema Granvelle CMM.29's gorgeous dial, noting its guilloché pattern and carved hour indices that catch the light. One owner describes the movement as a "feast for the eyes" but finds the watch frustrating at work due to its lack of a specific function. On balance, owners appreciate the Yema Granvelle CMM.29 for its visually striking dial and movement finishing, with some finding its utility limited in certain professional contexts.

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