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HELM VanuatuvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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

Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanuatu42mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm
Power Reserve
Vanuatu40h
ELEGANT COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
Vanuatu300m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Vanuatu$285
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$2,600

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What people say

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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.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its value and traditional styling, offering versatility for both casual and formal wear. Owners note its elegant appearance can be suitable for any occasion. However, some find its thickness and hand color potentially confusing, with polished hands sometimes difficult to read in certain light. On balance, owners rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its value and timeless design.

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