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HELM Vanuatu TitaniumvsZelos Blacktip 200m GMT

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Vanuatu Titanium
HELMVanuatu Titanium
MSRP $350
Blacktip 200m GMT
ZelosBlacktip 200m GMT
MSRP $499

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanuatu Titanium42mm
Blacktip 200m GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Vanuatu Titanium40h
Blacktip 200m GMT40h
Water Resistance
Vanuatu Titanium300m
Blacktip 200m GMT200m
MSRP
Vanuatu Titanium$350
Blacktip 200m GMT$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
MOP
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Seiko NH34 GMT
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$499

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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.

Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT's solid bracelet construction and excellent bezel action. The watch has sold out quickly, indicating strong demand. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT highly for its robust build and desirable availability.

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