Which is cheaper, the Orient Star Diver or the HELM Vanuatu?

At MSRP the HELM Vanuatu is the cheaper of the two at $285, against $585 for the Orient Star Diver — a $300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Star Diver or the HELM Vanuatu?

The Orient Star Diver wears larger at 43.6mm versus 42mm for the HELM Vanuatu — a 1.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient Star Diver or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Orient Star Diver.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Orient Star Diver or the HELM Vanuatu?

The Orient Star Diver carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the HELM Vanuatu.

What movement does the Orient Star Diver run compared to the HELM Vanuatu?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient Star Diver uses the Orient F6N47 and the HELM Vanuatu uses the Seiko NH35.

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Orient Star Diver

RE-AU0301B

MSRP $585

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HELM Vanuatu

MSRP $285

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Diver43.6mm

Vanuatu42mm

Power Reserve

Diver50h

Vanuatu40h

Water Resistance

Diver200m

Vanuatu300m

MSRP

Diver$585

Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

43.6mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

51.1mm

50mm

Finish

—

Water Resistance

200m

300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Orient F6N47

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

50h

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$585

$285

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