Which is cheaper, the Eza AirFighter or the HELM Vanuatu?

At MSRP the HELM Vanuatu is the cheaper of the two at $285, against $1,175 for the Eza AirFighter — a $890 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Eza AirFighter or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Eza AirFighter — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Eza AirFighter or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Eza AirFighter.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Eza AirFighter or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Eza AirFighter.

What movement does the Eza AirFighter run compared to the HELM Vanuatu?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Eza AirFighter uses the Sellita SW-200 and the HELM Vanuatu uses the Seiko Instruments NH35.

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Eza AirFightervsHELM Vanuatu

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Eza AirFighter

airfighter

MSRP $1,175

HELM Vanuatu

vanuatu

MSRP $285

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AirFighter41mm

Vanuatu42mm

Power Reserve

AirFighter40h

Vanuatu40h

Water Resistance

AirFighter50m

Vanuatu300m

MSRP

AirFighter$1,175

Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW-200

Seiko Instruments NH35

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,175

$285

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