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Jack Mason Palmera Skin DivervsHELM Vanuatu Titanium

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Palmera Skin Diver
Jack MasonPalmera Skin Diver
MSRP $1,049
Vanuatu Titanium
HELMVanuatu Titanium
MSRP $350
What people say

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Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver

The Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver is praised for its classic compressor-style case and versatile design. Reviewers note its slim 10.8mm profile and the La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement, which is regulated to approximately ±5 seconds per day and offers a 68-hour power reserve. Pricing ranges from $1,049 to $1,349 USD. On balance, reviewers rate the Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver well for its classic aesthetics and reliable movement at its price point.

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

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Palmera Skin Diver39mm
Vanuatu Titanium42mm
Power Reserve
Palmera Skin Diver68h
Vanuatu Titanium40h
Water Resistance
Palmera Skin Diver200m
Vanuatu Titanium300m
MSRP
Palmera Skin Diver$1,049
Vanuatu Titanium$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,049
$350
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