Which is cheaper, the pOrtahl Peacemaker or the HELM Vanuatu?

At MSRP the HELM Vanuatu is the cheaper of the two at $285, against $695 for the pOrtahl Peacemaker — a $410 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the pOrtahl Peacemaker or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the pOrtahl Peacemaker — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the pOrtahl Peacemaker or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu is rated to 300m versus 100m for the pOrtahl Peacemaker.

Which has a longer power reserve, the pOrtahl Peacemaker or the HELM Vanuatu?

The pOrtahl Peacemaker carries a 44-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the HELM Vanuatu.

What movement does the pOrtahl Peacemaker run compared to the HELM Vanuatu?

Both watches run automatic movements — the pOrtahl Peacemaker uses the STP1-11 and the HELM Vanuatu uses the Seiko Instruments NH35.

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pOrtahl Peacemaker

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MSRP $695

HELM Vanuatu

vanuatu

MSRP $285

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15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Peacemaker40mm

Vanuatu42mm

Power Reserve

Peacemaker44h

Vanuatu40h

Water Resistance

Peacemaker100m

Vanuatu300m

MSRP

Peacemaker$695

Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova®

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

STP1-11

Seiko Instruments NH35

Power Reserve

44h

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$695

$285

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