Which is cheaper, the Signum Cuda GMT or the HELM Vanuatu?

At MSRP the HELM Vanuatu is the cheaper of the two at $285, against $499 for the Signum Cuda GMT — a $214 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Signum Cuda GMT or the HELM Vanuatu?

The Signum Cuda GMT wears larger at 42.5mm versus 42mm for the HELM Vanuatu — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Signum Cuda GMT or the HELM Vanuatu?

The HELM Vanuatu is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Signum Cuda GMT.

What movement does the Signum Cuda GMT run compared to the HELM Vanuatu?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Signum Cuda GMT uses the Seiko NH34 and the HELM Vanuatu uses the Seiko Instruments NH35.

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Signum Cuda GMTvsHELM Vanuatu

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Signum Cuda GMT

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MSRP $499

HELM Vanuatu

vanuatu

MSRP $285

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Cuda GMT42.5mm

Vanuatu42mm

Power Reserve

Cuda GMT—

Vanuatu40h

Water Resistance

Cuda GMT200m

Vanuatu300m

MSRP

Cuda GMT$499

Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

SuperLuminova

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH34

Seiko Instruments NH35

Power Reserve

—

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$499

$285

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