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Sternglas KantonvsHELM Vanuatu

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Kanton$971
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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