Which is cheaper, the Kobold Arctic Diver or the HELM Vanuatu?

At MSRP the HELM Vanuatu is the cheaper of the two at $285, against $4,950 for the Kobold Arctic Diver — a $4,665 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Kobold Arctic Diver or the HELM Vanuatu?

The Kobold Arctic Diver wears larger at 44.5mm versus 42mm for the HELM Vanuatu — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Kobold Arctic Diver or the HELM Vanuatu?

The Kobold Arctic Diver is rated to 500m versus 300m for the HELM Vanuatu.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Kobold Arctic Diver or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Kobold Arctic Diver.

What movement does the Kobold Arctic Diver run compared to the HELM Vanuatu?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Kobold Arctic Diver uses the ETA 2824 and the HELM Vanuatu uses the Seiko Instruments NH35.

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Kobold Arctic DivervsHELM Vanuatu

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Kobold Arctic Diver

arctic-diver-tactical

MSRP $4,950

HELM Vanuatu

vanuatu

MSRP $285

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic Diver44.5mm

Vanuatu42mm

Power Reserve

Arctic Diver40h

Vanuatu40h

Water Resistance

Arctic Diver500m

Vanuatu300m

MSRP

Arctic Diver$4,950

Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824

Seiko Instruments NH35

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,950

$285

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