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Boldr The BoysvsHELM Vanuatu Titanium

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The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299
Vanuatu Titanium
HELMVanuatu Titanium
MSRP $350

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Boys38mm
Vanuatu Titanium42mm
Power Reserve
The Boys40h
Vanuatu Titanium40h
Water Resistance
The Boys200m
Vanuatu Titanium300m
MSRP
The Boys$299
Vanuatu Titanium$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
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
$350

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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 Titanium

The HELM Vanuatu Titanium is widely praised by owners for its lightweight titanium construction, brushed gunmetal finish, simple design, legible hands and markers, and excellent lume, offering significant value at $300. Owners note the watch looks good in person and express enthusiasm for their existing Vanuatu Ti models. Some owners wish for Miyota 9x movements in place of the NH series. The unhardened titanium scratches easily, and the 42mm case may be too large for smaller wrists. A significant drawback is the long waiting list. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu Titanium highly for its lightweight titanium build and excellent lume at the price point.

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