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HELM VanuatuvsWolbrook Outrider Professional

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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.

Wolbrook Outrider Professional

Owners praise the Wolbrook Outrider Professional for its well-executed case finishing, user-friendly features like drilled lugs and a large crown, and a legible dial. The watch is noted for its shock-resistant Hexaplex case architecture and a Miyota 8315 movement offering a 60-hour power reserve. Accuracy figures range from -10 seconds/day to ±15 seconds/day, with some owners feeling the Miyota movement is a drawback at its price point. The watch features a Hesalite or sapphire crystal, 150m water resistance, and a Beads of Rice bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Wolbrook Outrider Professional to be a solid and dressable field watch with good value.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanuatu42mm
Outrider Professional39.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanuatu40h
Outrider Professional
Water Resistance
Vanuatu300m
Outrider Professional150m
MSRP
Vanuatu$285
Outrider Professional$510

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$510
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