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Sinn U50 SDR with TEGIMENT optionvsHELM Vanuatu

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Sinn U50 SDR with TEGIMENT option

The Sinn U50 SDR with TEGIMENT option is widely praised for its robust submarine steel construction, impressive 50bar water resistance, and excellent anti-reflective coating. Owners and reviewers highlight its toolish, legible dial, satisfyingly tactile bezel, and the outstanding scratch resistance provided by the TEGIMENT hardening. Some owners note the lume is underwhelming, and a few find the clasp aesthetically large and chunky despite its functional diver's extension. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn U50 SDR with TEGIMENT option highly for its exceptional build quality and scratch resistance at 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.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
U50 SDR with TEGIMENT option41mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
U50 SDR with TEGIMENT option38h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
U50 SDR with TEGIMENT option500m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
U50 SDR with TEGIMENT option$3,326
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
bead-blasted
Water Resistance
500m
300m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Indices
Lume
Luminescent
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Seiko Instruments NH35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,326
$285
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