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HELM MiyakovsHELM Vanuatu

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

Miyako
HELMMiyako
MSRP $375
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Miyako40mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Miyako42h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Miyako200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Miyako$375
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.75mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
Flat
Dial Color
Gray
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

HELM Miyako

HELM Miyako owners widely praise its exceptional value and quality, with multiple reports highlighting its stunning appearance and dial details. The watch is noted for its excellent accuracy, with figures around +1.5 to +2 seconds per day. One owner found the HELM Miyako to be tough and versatile, fitting well on a 6.6-inch wrist. Overall, owners consider the HELM Miyako an amazing value and a great watch, worth the wait for its availability.

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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