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HELM VanuatuvsYema Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/

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

Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285
Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/
YemaYachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/
MSRP $499

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanuatu42mm
Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/38.5mm
Power Reserve
Vanuatu40h
Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/40h
Water Resistance
Vanuatu300m
Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/50m
MSRP
Vanuatu$285
Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38.5mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/

The Yema Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/ is a collaboration watch featuring a hand-painted graffiti-style dial with wet paint drips and spray can pushers, powered by a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement. One owner noted slight marks on the lugs, bezel, and case of a pre-owned example, rating its condition at 88%. On balance, reviewers highlight the artistic and humorous blend of design elements as the watch's primary appeal.

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