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Tornek-Rayville TR-660 Acrylic Non-datevsHELM Vanuatu

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

TR-660 Acrylic Non-date
Tornek-RayvilleTR-660 Acrylic Non-date
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TR-660 Acrylic Non-date40mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
TR-660 Acrylic Non-date50h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
TR-660 Acrylic Non-date200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
TR-660 Acrylic Non-date
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Superluminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
50h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Tornek-Rayville TR-660 Acrylic Non-date

The Tornek-Rayville TR-660 Acrylic Non-date is a 40mm bead-blasted stainless steel watch with a utilitarian matte black dial and a moisture detector, measuring 14.7mm thick and 48.5mm lug-to-lug, featuring a subtly domed, AR-coated crystal. One owner notes a preference for a different watch's bezel-locking mechanism but appreciates the TR-660's 20mm lug size. Another owner reports damage to the case and bezel, though it includes unused and worn straps. On balance, owners find the Tornek-Rayville TR-660 Acrylic Non-date to have a timeless design that remains appealing.

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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