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HELM VanuatuvsYema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

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

Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
YemaWristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
MSRP $2,249

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanuatu42mm
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.2939mm
Power Reserve
Vanuatu40h
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.2940h
Water Resistance
Vanuatu300m
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29100m
MSRP
Vanuatu$285
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29$2,249

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Yema CMM.29
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$2,249

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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.

Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

Owners widely praise the Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29 for its slim 9.5mm case, unique nature-inspired dial, and brushed steel finish. The micro-rotor movement is noted for its 4Hz beat rate and 42-hour power reserve, regulated to -/+ 10 seconds per day. Some owners report concerns regarding the movement and warranty process, while a reviewer questioned the value proposition at its price point and noted minor finishing inconsistencies on a prototype. On balance, the Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29 is highly regarded by owners for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability.

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