Which is cheaper, the Boldr Polaris or the HELM Vanuatu?

At MSRP the HELM Vanuatu is the cheaper of the two at $285, against $399 for the Boldr Polaris — a $114 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Polaris or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Boldr Polaris — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Polaris or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Boldr Polaris.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Boldr Polaris or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Boldr Polaris.

What movement does the Boldr Polaris run compared to the HELM Vanuatu?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Boldr Polaris uses the Seiko NH38A and the HELM Vanuatu uses the Seiko Instruments NH35.

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Boldr Polaris

polaris-blackout

MSRP $399

HELM Vanuatu

vanuatu

MSRP $285

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Polaris38mm

Vanuatu42mm

Power Reserve

Polaris40h

Vanuatu40h

Water Resistance

Polaris200m

Vanuatu300m

MSRP

Polaris$399

Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blackout

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38A

Seiko Instruments NH35

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$399

$285

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