Side by side

Tudor Pelagos FXD GMTvsHELM Vanuatu

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

Pelagos FXD GMT
TudorPelagos FXD GMT
MSRP $5,475
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pelagos FXD GMT42mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Pelagos FXD GMT65h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Pelagos FXD GMT200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Pelagos FXD GMT$5,475
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
12.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
MT5652-U
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,475
$285

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT vs HELM Vanuatu gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT

The Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT is a 42mm titanium tool watch with a matte black dial and beige markings, featuring a bi-directional 48-click 24-hour bezel and 200m water resistance. Reviewers highlight its legibility and the functional 24-hour bezel for timezone adjustments, noting its METAS Master Chronometer certified movement contributes to a surprisingly thin 12.7mm profile. However, some find the 42mm size and the beige lume colorway divisive. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT for its robust tool-watch functionality and advanced movement certification, despite some polarizing design elements.

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.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.