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RZE Resolute Type AvsHELM Vanuatu

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Resolute Type A
RZEResolute Type A
MSRP $499
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Resolute Type A39mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Resolute Type A40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Resolute Type A200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Resolute Type A$499
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Indices
Arabic numerals
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$285

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What people say

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RZE Resolute Type A

The RZE Resolute Type A is praised for its build quality, finishing, and highly legible dial with luminous elements, all at a $499 price point. Its sandblasted titanium case features an UltraHex coating, and it measures 39.5mm by 11.5mm with 100 meters of water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 82S0 movement's crown operation feels grainy. On balance, reviewers highlight the RZE Resolute Type A as a well-built and legible pilot's watch offering good value.

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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