Which is cheaper, the HELM Vanuatu or the Boldr Venture?

At MSRP the HELM Vanuatu is the cheaper of the two at $285, against $339 for the Boldr Venture — a $54 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the HELM Vanuatu or the Boldr Venture?

The HELM Vanuatu wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Boldr Venture — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the HELM Vanuatu or the Boldr Venture?

The HELM Vanuatu is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Boldr Venture.

Which has a longer power reserve, the HELM Vanuatu or the Boldr Venture?

The Boldr Venture carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the HELM Vanuatu.

What movement does the HELM Vanuatu run compared to the Boldr Venture?

Both watches run automatic movements — the HELM Vanuatu uses the Seiko Instruments NH35 and the Boldr Venture uses the Seiko NH35A.

Side by side

HELM VanuatuvsBoldr Venture

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

HELM Vanuatu

vanuatu

MSRP $285

Boldr Venture

venture-black-dawn

MSRP $339

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Vanuatu42mm

Venture38mm

Power Reserve

Vanuatu40h

Venture40h

Water Resistance

Vanuatu300m

Venture200m

MSRP

Vanuatu$285

Venture$339

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Black Dawn

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko Instruments NH35

Seiko NH35A

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$285

$339

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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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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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