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Tudor Pelagos LHDvsHELM Vanuatu

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Pelagos LHD
TudorPelagos LHD
MSRP $6,025
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pelagos LHD40mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Pelagos LHD70h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Pelagos LHD500m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Pelagos LHD$6,025
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14.3mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
500m
300m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
MT5612-LHD
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,025
$285

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What people say

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Tudor Pelagos LHD

The Tudor Pelagos LHD is widely praised for its value and technical specifications, including its titanium case, ceramic bezel, and 500m water resistance. Some owners note that the cream-colored lume and the five lines of text on the dial are potential drawbacks, though the red "Pelagos" text is seen as a positive detail. Overall, the consensus is that the Tudor Pelagos LHD offers significant technical features and value for its price point.

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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