Side by side

HELM VanuatuvsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich date

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

Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285
Zürich date
NOMOS GlashütteZürich date
MSRP $5,570

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanuatu42mm
Zürich date39.8mm
Power Reserve
Vanuatu40h
Zürich date42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Vanuatu300m
Zürich date50m
MSRP
Vanuatu$285
Zürich date$5,570

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39.8mm
Thickness
14mm
9.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
DUW 5101
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
24
26
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$5,570

Follow this matchup

Get a note when HELM Vanuatu vs NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

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.

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date for its immaculate case finishing and the unique depth and texture of its dial, which is difficult to capture in photos. The watch's dual-timezone complication is considered a satisfying feature with sharp clicking, and the in-house movement finishing is noted as exceptional for its price point. Some find the hour markers slightly difficult to read at a glance, and one owner suggests seeking a secondhand deal due to the full retail price. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date highly for its refined finishing and distinctive dial at its price.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.