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HELM VanuatuvsYema Superman Dato CMM.10

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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.

Yema Superman Dato CMM.10

Owners widely praise the Yema Superman Dato CMM.10 for its excellent value and retro-inspired design, with particular appreciation for the tropical dial and faded bezel. The in-house CMM.10 movement is noted for its 70-hour power reserve and stated accuracy of +5/-3 seconds per day. Some owners find the strap uncomfortable on smaller wrists, and the bezel lock mechanism is considered flimsy by one reviewer. The CMM.10 movement is thicker than alternative micro-rotor movements. Overall, owners rate the Yema Superman Dato CMM.10 highly for its distinctive aesthetic and strong value proposition.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanuatu42mm
Superman Dato CMM.1039.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanuatu40h
Superman Dato CMM.10
Water Resistance
Vanuatu300m
Superman Dato CMM.10300m
MSRP
Vanuatu$285
Superman Dato CMM.10$1,777

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14mm
11.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
39.5mm Automatic
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Yema CMM.10
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$1,777
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