Oris Aquis Date ReliefvsHELM Vanuatu

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Oris Aquis Date Relief at true scale

Aquis Date Relief

HELM Vanuatu at true scale

Vanuatu

Diameter

43.5mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50mm

Thickness

n/a

14mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

41h

highest

40h

MSRP

$2,600

$285

lowest

Movement

Oris 733

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43.5mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Lug Width
23mm
22mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Oris 733
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41 hoursh
40h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,600
$285
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Oris Aquis Date Relief

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Oris Aquis Date Relief for its handsome cherry red dial and distinctive steel bezel with raised numerals, with some calling it their favorite Aquis model. The watch is noted for its comfortable 43.5mm wearability, attributed to stubby lugs, and a tapering bracelet. It uses the automatic Oris 733 movement, with power reserve figures ranging from 38 to 41 hours across sources. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Oris Aquis Date Relief highly for its blend of distinctive aesthetics and comfortable wearability at its price point.

HELM Vanuatu

HELM Vanuatu owners widely praise its exceptional comfort and value, with many highlighting its less overbearing feel on the wrist compared to other dive watches. The titanium bracelet is frequently cited as a key comfort feature, described as "uber-comfortable." Owners also note a great bezel and overall impressive quality for the price. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its comfort and perceived quality at the price point.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.