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HELM VanuatuvsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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

Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanuatu42mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Vanuatu40h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
Vanuatu300m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
Vanuatu$285
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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