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Trafford Watch Co Touring GMTvsHELM Vanuatu

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

Touring GMT
Trafford Watch CoTouring GMT
MSRP $899
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Touring GMT41mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Touring GMT42 hoursh
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Touring GMT100m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Touring GMT$899
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
0mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
50mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Hardened scratch-resistant coating
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Exhibition
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Bluebird Blue
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Seiko Instruments NH35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT

Owners widely praise the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT for its great finishing, fun and original designs, and nice dials. One owner notes the GMT's flyer function and unique inner bezel, while another reports their Trafford's domed crystal cracked after a short drop. Owners describe the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT as having a "cool funky original vibe" and a "chonky boi vibe on the wrist but in a good way," with one wearer reporting daily use for a year without the watch stopping. On balance, owners rate the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT highly for its distinctive aesthetic and robust daily performance.

From video reviewers

The Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT's unique GMT function offers an alternative way to use the feature. The micro-adjust system on the bracelet is a convenient feature for fine-tuning the fit. The watch lacks specific details on its performance, accuracy, or movement caliber, making it difficult to compare it to other GMT watches.

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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