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Orient KannovsHELM Vanuatu

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Kanno
OrientKanno
MSRP $320
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Orient Kanno

Owners widely praise the Orient Kanno for its refined style and build quality, with one owner specifically preferring its design to another model for its elegance. The bezel color is also a noted positive. However, owners frequently complain about the bracelets, and the 44mm case with a 50mm lug-to-lug is considered large by some. On balance, owners rate the Orient Kanno highly for its refined style and build quality at its price point.

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.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanno44mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Kanno40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Kanno200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Kanno$320
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
12.9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
50mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6922
Seiko Instruments NH35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
22
24
Complications
Day-date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$320
$285
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