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HELM VanuatuvsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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

Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanuatu42mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Vanuatu40h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Vanuatu300m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
Vanuatu$285
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Moonphase
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Meteorite
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Sellita SW288
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$949

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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.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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