Which is cheaper, the Mazzucato Rim Sub or the HELM Vanuatu?

At MSRP the HELM Vanuatu is the cheaper of the two at $285, against $600 for the Mazzucato Rim Sub — a $315 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Mazzucato Rim Sub or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Mazzucato Rim Sub.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Mazzucato Rim Sub or the HELM Vanuatu?

The Mazzucato Rim Sub carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the HELM Vanuatu.

What movement does the Mazzucato Rim Sub run compared to the HELM Vanuatu?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Mazzucato Rim Sub uses the Seiko NH70 and the HELM Vanuatu uses the Seiko Instruments NH35.

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Mazzucato Rim SubvsHELM Vanuatu

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Mazzucato Rim Sub

rim-sub-automatic-watch-red-black

MSRP $600

HELM Vanuatu

vanuatu

MSRP $285

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14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Rim Sub42mm

Vanuatu42mm

Power Reserve

Rim Sub42h

Vanuatu40h

Water Resistance

Rim Sub100m

Vanuatu300m

MSRP

Rim Sub$600

Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Orange

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH70

Seiko Instruments NH35

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$600

$285

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