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Oris Aquis Pro 4000mvsHELM Vanuatu

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Aquis Pro 4000m
OrisAquis Pro 4000m
MSRP $6,900
What people say

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Oris Aquis Pro 4000m

The Oris Aquis Pro 4000m is widely acknowledged as a substantial dive tool, with reviewers and owners alike noting its impressive 49.5mm diameter and 23.4mm to 25mm thickness. Despite its size, the titanium case and comfortable rubber strap contribute to surprisingly good wearability for some, though others find its dimensions impractical for daily wear. The patented Rotation Safety System for the bezel is praised for its intelligence and functionality, while the in-house Calibre 400 movement offers a 120-hour power reserve and a 10-year warranty. One owner notes that the clasp's quick-adjust pushers can be unintentionally activated during watch removal. Overall, owners and reviewers regard the Oris Aquis Pro 4000m as a stunning, albeit chunky, tool watch whose impressive specifications are its primary draw.

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.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquis Pro 4000m49.5mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Aquis Pro 4000m120 hoursh
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Aquis Pro 4000m4,000m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Aquis Pro 4000m$6,900
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
49.5mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
26mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
4000m
300m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Oris Calibre 400
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
120 hoursh
40h
Jewels
21
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,900
$285
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