Which is cheaper, the Praesidus A-11 Origin or the HELM Vanuatu?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-11 Origin is the cheaper of the two at $195, against $285 for the HELM Vanuatu — a $90 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus A-11 Origin or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Praesidus A-11 Origin — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus A-11 Origin or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Praesidus A-11 Origin.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus A-11 Origin or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus A-11 Origin.

What movement does the Praesidus A-11 Origin run compared to the HELM Vanuatu?

The Praesidus A-11 Origin runs a quartz caliber (Ronda 763), while the HELM Vanuatu runs a automatic (Seiko Instruments NH35).

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Praesidus A-11 Origin

P-40-MB-GRK1

MSRP $195

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HELM Vanuatu

vanuatu

MSRP $285

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

A-11 Origin40mm

Vanuatu42mm

Power Reserve

A-11 Origin40h

Vanuatu40h

Water Resistance

A-11 Origin100m

Vanuatu300m

MSRP

A-11 Origin$195

Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Ronda 763

Seiko Instruments NH35

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$195

$285

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