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HELM VanuatuvsYema Navygraf Chrono

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

Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285
Navygraf Chrono
YemaNavygraf Chrono
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanuatu42mm
Navygraf Chrono40mm
Power Reserve
Vanuatu40h
Navygraf Chrono40h
Water Resistance
Vanuatu300m
Navygraf Chrono100m
MSRP
Vanuatu$285
Navygraf Chrono$1,999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Navy
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$1,999

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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.

Yema Navygraf Chrono

Owners praise the Yema Navygraf Chrono for its handsome, versatile design and the value offered by its Valjoux 7750 movement. A reviewer notes the 40mm case's fully polished finish, which some feel clashes with its sporty aesthetic, and mentions its 13.9mm thickness is noticeable. One owner reported wearing the Yema Navygraf Chrono for two months without issues, receiving compliments. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Yema Navygraf Chrono to be a good-looking and well-specced watch for its price.

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