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HELM VanuatuvsLongines CONQUEST

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

Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285
CONQUEST
LonginesCONQUEST
MSRP $900

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanuatu42mm
CONQUEST41mm
Power Reserve
Vanuatu40h
CONQUEST40h
Water Resistance
Vanuatu300m
CONQUEST300m
MSRP
Vanuatu$285
CONQUEST$900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Applied Arabic numerals and indexes

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
L157.3
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$900

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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.

Longines CONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines CONQUEST for its excellent finishing, comfortable wearability, and strong value, with many highlighting its versatility and smooth hand-winding action. Specific points of praise include the clean design, 30 ATM water resistance, and curved lugs contributing to comfort. However, reviewers and owners consistently note the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment and the lume is considered poor by multiple sources. Some find the design too simple, and one owner felt the watch was underwhelming in person. On balance, owners rate the Longines CONQUEST highly for its exceptional finishing and value at its price point.

From video reviewers

The sunburst dial is a frequently praised aesthetic feature. Reviewers noted the quartz movement as a potential drawback for enthusiasts seeking automatic options.

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