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AVI-8 Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited EditionvsHELM Vanuatu

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Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition
AVI-8Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition
MSRP $465
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition42mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition50m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition$465
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$465
$285

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What people say

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AVI-8 Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition

Owners are divided on the AVI-8 Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition's design, with one calling it "horrible" and not a collector's item, while another finds it more meticulous than previous models, though still too busy and large. The watch features an NH34 movement with a 24-hour GMT function, measuring 42mm in diameter and 16mm thick. Owners also question the high resale prices. On balance, owners express significant reservations about the design and value proposition of the AVI-8 Sabiha Gökçen 24-Hour Automatic Limited Edition.

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.

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