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Sinn EZM 3 SvsHELM Vanuatu Titanium

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Sinn EZM 3 S

The Sinn EZM 3 S is a tactical dive watch built for extreme conditions, featuring a 500-meter depth rating and Tegiment technology for enhanced scratch resistance. It is powered by a Sellita SW200-1 movement, offering a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers highlight its robust build and purpose-driven design for demanding environments.

HELM Vanuatu Titanium

The HELM Vanuatu Titanium is widely praised by owners for its lightweight titanium construction, brushed gunmetal finish, simple design, legible hands and markers, and excellent lume, offering significant value at $300. Owners note the watch looks good in person and express enthusiasm for their existing Vanuatu Ti models. Some owners wish for Miyota 9x movements in place of the NH series. The unhardened titanium scratches easily, and the 42mm case may be too large for smaller wrists. A significant drawback is the long waiting list. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu Titanium highly for its lightweight titanium build and excellent lume at the price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EZM 3 S41mm
Vanuatu Titanium42mm
Power Reserve
EZM 3 S38h
Vanuatu Titanium40h
Water Resistance
EZM 3 S500m
Vanuatu Titanium300m
MSRP
EZM 3 S$3,046
Vanuatu Titanium$350

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
bead-blasted, black
Water Resistance
500m
300m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Indices
Lume
Luminescent
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko Instruments NH35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,046
$350
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