Which is cheaper, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the HELM Vanuatu?

At MSRP the HELM Vanuatu is the cheaper of the two at $285, against $950 for the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) — a $665 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black).

What movement does the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) run compared to the HELM Vanuatu?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) uses the Sellita SW200 and the HELM Vanuatu uses the Seiko Instruments NH35.

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Makina MEPHISTO_III (black)vsHELM Vanuatu

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Makina MEPHISTO_III (black)

mephisto-iii-black

MSRP $950

HELM Vanuatu

vanuatu

MSRP $285

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MEPHISTO_III (black)38mm

Vanuatu42mm

Power Reserve

MEPHISTO_III (black)38h

Vanuatu40h

Water Resistance

MEPHISTO_III (black)100m

Vanuatu300m

MSRP

MEPHISTO_III (black)$950

Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

Seiko Instruments NH35

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$285

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