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Oris Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IVvsHELM Vanuatu

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Oris Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV

The Oris Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV's 43.55mm case is surprisingly wearable on a 7-inch wrist due to its new design. Owners report the Oris Great Barrier Reef III, a 45mm watch, is massive and nearly 20mm thick. Overall, owners find the Oris Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV wearable despite its size, citing its new design as a key factor.

From video reviewers

The striking turquoise-to-navy gradient dial is a notable feature. The 43.5mm stainless steel case is noted for its ergonomic fit.

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

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV43.5mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV120 hoursh
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV300m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV$4,750
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43.5mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
23mm
22mm
Finish
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
$4,750
$285
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