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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMTvsHELM Vanuatu

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MODEL No.1 GMT
LorcaMODEL No.1 GMT
MSRP $1,875
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
11.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
50mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
C125
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$285

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What people say

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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

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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