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Farer ROCHÉ IIvsHELM Vanuatu

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ROCHÉ II
FarerROCHÉ II
MSRP $1,495
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROCHÉ II39mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
ROCHÉ II50h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
ROCHÉ II100m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
ROCHÉ II$1,495
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
World Timer
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-1
Seiko Instruments NH35
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
50h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$285

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What people say

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Farer ROCHÉ II

The Farer ROCHÉ II is widely praised for its excellent value, thoughtful case finishing with contrasting textures, and its wearable 39mm size. Owners and reviewers highlight the quality of the dial and case, with one owner noting the five-year movement warranty. However, one owner points out the absence of lume on their version's indices, and a reviewer observed a roughness on the micro pique dial's edges in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer ROCHÉ II highly for its exceptional value and well-executed design 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.

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