Which is cheaper, the Casio EQS-960PB or the HELM Vanuatu?

At MSRP the Casio EQS-960PB is the cheaper of the two at $240, against $285 for the HELM Vanuatu — a $45 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Casio EQS-960PB or the HELM Vanuatu?

The Casio EQS-960PB wears larger at 44.5mm versus 42mm for the HELM Vanuatu — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Casio EQS-960PB or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Casio EQS-960PB.

What movement does the Casio EQS-960PB run compared to the HELM Vanuatu?

The Casio EQS-960PB runs a quartz caliber, while the HELM Vanuatu runs a automatic (Seiko NH35).

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Casio EQS-960PBvsHELM Vanuatu

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Casio EQS-960PB

EQS-960PB

MSRP $240

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MSRP $285

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At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

EQS-960PB44.5mm

Vanuatu42mm

Power Reserve

EQS-960PB—

Vanuatu40h

Water Resistance

EQS-960PB100m

Vanuatu300m

MSRP

EQS-960PB$240

Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

—

Seiko NH35

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

—

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$240

$285

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