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Timefactors NAVIGATOR PRS-48vsHELM Vanuatu

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NAVIGATOR PRS-48
TimefactorsNAVIGATOR PRS-48
MSRP $664
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285
What people say

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Timefactors NAVIGATOR PRS-48

Owners widely praise the Timefactors NAVIGATOR PRS-48 for its simplicity, legibility, and 36mm case size, which satisfies a desire for a smaller timepiece. One owner finds it a versatile everyday and business-casual watch after five months of ownership. On balance, owners rate the Timefactors NAVIGATOR PRS-48 highly for its wearability and classic design at the price.

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.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
NAVIGATOR PRS-4836mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
NAVIGATOR PRS-48
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
NAVIGATOR PRS-48100m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
NAVIGATOR PRS-48$664
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
11.3mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
50mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Seiko Instruments NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$664
$285
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