Side by side

Boldr BOLDR x NitecorevsHELM Vanuatu

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

BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
BOLDR x Nitecore$449
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$285

Follow this matchup

Get a note when BOLDR x Nitecore vs HELM Vanuatu gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

BOLDR x Nitecore

BOLDR x Nitecore is widely praised for its lightweight 38mm PVD titanium case, excellent legibility, and perfect sizing. Owners and reviewers highlight the unique, topographical map-inspired dial offering fantastic depth, complemented by color-matched Old-Radium C3 lume and subtle branding. The watch is described as durable and powerfully lumed, with the included Nitecore TIKI torch capable of boosting its glow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the BOLDR x Nitecore highly for its exceptional lume and distinctive dial design at its price point.

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.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.