Which is cheaper, the Knot Watches Knot AT1-40SSV or the HELM Vanuatu?

At MSRP the HELM Vanuatu is the cheaper of the two at $285, against $628 for the Knot Watches Knot AT1-40SSV — a $343 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Knot Watches Knot AT1-40SSV or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Knot Watches Knot AT1-40SSV — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Knot Watches Knot AT1-40SSV or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Knot Watches Knot AT1-40SSV.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Knot Watches Knot AT1-40SSV or the HELM Vanuatu?

The Knot Watches Knot AT1-40SSV carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the HELM Vanuatu.

What movement does the Knot Watches Knot AT1-40SSV run compared to the HELM Vanuatu?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Knot Watches Knot AT1-40SSV uses the Miyota 9015 and the HELM Vanuatu uses the Seiko NH35.

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The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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MSRP $628

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MSRP $285

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Knot AT1-40SSV40mm

Vanuatu42mm

Power Reserve

Knot AT1-40SSV42h

Vanuatu40h

Water Resistance

Knot AT1-40SSV200m

Vanuatu300m

MSRP

Knot AT1-40SSV$628

Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

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Yes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$628

$285

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