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Boldr The BoysvsHELM Vanuatu

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The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Boys38mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
The Boys40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
The Boys200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
The Boys$299
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$285

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What people say

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Boldr The Boys

Boldr The Boys is praised for its lightweight, durable titanium case, ergonomic lugs, and excellent legibility with strong lume. Owners note the competitive price and good customer service, while reviewers highlight the reliable SII NH35A movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners report that titanium scratches easily and question the brand's history and recognition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr The Boys highly for its practical features and value at $299.

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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