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HELM VanuatuvsWilliam Wood Triumph Chronograph

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Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285
Triumph Chronograph
William WoodTriumph Chronograph
MSRP $2,525

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanuatu42mm
Triumph Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Vanuatu40h
Triumph Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Vanuatu300m
Triumph Chronograph100m
MSRP
Vanuatu$285
Triumph Chronograph$2,525

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Sellita SW510
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$2,525

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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.

William Wood Triumph Chronograph

The William Wood Triumph Chronograph is a Swiss-made chronograph featuring a 41mm stainless steel case and a Sellita SW510 movement. Reviewers highlight its firefighting-inspired design, including a sandwich dial, unique sub-dials, and upcycled fire hose straps. The watch has a 48-hour power reserve, though the movement is often credited with up to 56 hours. Its 16.5mm height and 49.5mm lug-to-lug measurement mean it wears large on a 7-inch wrist, and the handset is described as flat and blocky. Overall, reviewers appreciate the novel design elements and thematic execution of the William Wood Triumph Chronograph.

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