Which is cheaper, the HELM Vanuatu or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

At MSRP the HELM Vanuatu is the cheaper of the two at $285, against $3,900 for the LONGINES TUXEDO — a $3,615 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the HELM Vanuatu or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The HELM Vanuatu wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the LONGINES TUXEDO — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the HELM Vanuatu or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The HELM Vanuatu is rated to 300m versus 30m for the LONGINES TUXEDO.

Which has a longer power reserve, the HELM Vanuatu or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The LONGINES TUXEDO carries a 54-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the HELM Vanuatu.

What movement does the HELM Vanuatu run compared to the LONGINES TUXEDO?

Both watches run automatic movements — the HELM Vanuatu uses the Seiko Instruments NH35 and the LONGINES TUXEDO uses the L895.5.

Side by side

HELM VanuatuvsLongines LONGINES TUXEDO

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

HELM Vanuatu

vanuatu

MSRP $285

Longines LONGINES TUXEDO

L2.830.4.93.0

MSRP $3,900

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Vanuatu42mm

LONGINES TUXEDO40mm

Power Reserve

Vanuatu40h

LONGINES TUXEDO54h

Water Resistance

Vanuatu300m

LONGINES TUXEDO30m

MSRP

Vanuatu$285

LONGINES TUXEDO$3,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Ivory

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko Instruments NH35

L895.5

Power Reserve

40h

54h

Jewels

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$285

$3,900

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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.

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LONGINES TUXEDO

Owners and reviewers widely praise the LONGINES TUXEDO for its elegant vintage-inspired design, featuring an Art Deco dial with Arabic numerals and a versatile 38.5mm polished case. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to shorter, curved lugs, and its Calibre L893 automatic movement offers a 64-hour power reserve. Some reviewers point to the 30-meter water resistance and the plain black leather strap as minor drawbacks, while others note a preference for more brushed case finishing. Overall, the consensus is that the LONGINES TUXEDO is a handsome, accessible retro-styled watch offering excellent value and dial execution.

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