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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsHELM Vanuatu

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Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.60mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

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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