Which is cheaper, the Elliot Brown REME limited edition or the HELM Vanuatu?

At MSRP the HELM Vanuatu is the cheaper of the two at $285, against $587 for the Elliot Brown REME limited edition — a $302 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Elliot Brown REME limited edition or the HELM Vanuatu?

The Elliot Brown REME limited edition wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the HELM Vanuatu — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Elliot Brown REME limited edition or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Elliot Brown REME limited edition.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Elliot Brown REME limited edition or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Elliot Brown REME limited edition.

What movement does the Elliot Brown REME limited edition run compared to the HELM Vanuatu?

The Elliot Brown REME limited edition runs a quartz caliber (Ronda 101), while the HELM Vanuatu runs a automatic (Seiko NH35).

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Elliot Brown REME limited edition

MSRP $587

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MSRP $285

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

REME limited edition43mm

Vanuatu42mm

Power Reserve

REME limited edition40h

Vanuatu40h

Water Resistance

REME limited edition200m

Vanuatu300m

MSRP

REME limited edition$587

Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Ronda 101

Seiko NH35

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$587

$285

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