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HELM VanuatuvsYema Superman Steel CMM.10

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Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285
Superman Steel CMM.10
YemaSuperman Steel CMM.10
MSRP $1,890

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanuatu42mm
Superman Steel CMM.1039mm
Power Reserve
Vanuatu40h
Superman Steel CMM.1040h
Water Resistance
Vanuatu300m
Superman Steel CMM.10300m
MSRP
Vanuatu$285
Superman Steel CMM.10$1,890

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Yema CMM.10
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$1,890

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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 Superman Steel CMM.10

Owners widely praise the Yema Superman Steel CMM.10 for its refined casework, including polished lug bevels and an elegant crown guard, and its comfortable 39mm x 10.5mm dimensions. The glossy black lacquer dial and bezel insert are noted for adding depth, and the in-house CMM.10 movement is reported to be accurate, with one owner observing a loss of only 2 seconds over 2 days. The scales bracelet is described as gorgeous and nearly invisible on the wrist, though some find its polished center links too flashy. One reviewer flagged the signature bezel lock mechanism as flimsy and inconvenient. The CMM.10 automatic movement offers a 70-hour power reserve and is regulated to within +5/-3 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Yema Superman Steel CMM.10 highly for its refined finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Yema Steel features an in-house movement with a micro-rotor, one of the most beautiful at this price point. The watch's clasp feels a bit thin, which is a notable drawback. Reviewers disagree on the movement's power reserve, with one reviewer noting a 42-hour reserve and the other not mentioning power reserve at all.

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