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HELM Vanuatu TitaniumvsBoldr Venture

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Vanuatu Titanium
HELMVanuatu Titanium
MSRP $350
Venture
BoldrVenture
MSRP $339

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanuatu Titanium42mm
Venture38mm
Power Reserve
Vanuatu Titanium40h
Venture40h
Water Resistance
Vanuatu Titanium300m
Venture200m
MSRP
Vanuatu Titanium$350
Venture$339

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Black Dawn

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Seiko NH35A
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$339

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What people say

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HELM Vanuatu Titanium

The HELM Vanuatu Titanium is widely praised by owners for its lightweight titanium construction, brushed gunmetal finish, simple design, legible hands and markers, and excellent lume, offering significant value at $300. Owners note the watch looks good in person and express enthusiasm for their existing Vanuatu Ti models. Some owners wish for Miyota 9x movements in place of the NH series. The unhardened titanium scratches easily, and the 42mm case may be too large for smaller wrists. A significant drawback is the long waiting list. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu Titanium highly for its lightweight titanium build and excellent lume at the price point.

Boldr Venture

The Boldr Venture is widely praised for its lightweight and durable titanium case, excellent finishing, and comfortable wearability, with owners noting its legibility and good lume on the navy dial. It features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance, making it suitable for daily wear. The included Expedition Canvas Strap is described as beautiful and comfortable. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture highly for its comfortable and durable titanium construction and excellent legibility.

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