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HELM · Vanuatu

HELM Vanuatu

Diver

$285Stock unknown

2 matched eBay listings

Case

Diameter
42mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-lug
50mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
300m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
AR coating
Yes
Dial colour
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova

Movement

Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Automatic
Jewels
24
Complications
Date

Seiko

Seiko's third-party supply version of the 4R35, sold to external watch brands and modders worldwide. Adds hacking and hand-winding over the 7S26 it effectively replaced. The NH35 has become the default automatic movement for watch modding and microbrand watches, thanks to its low cost, reliability, and wide availability of compatible parts including dials, hands, and cases in the Seiko-compatible format.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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Vanuatu collection · 2 watches

Vanuatu Titanium
Vanuatu Titanium42mm

2 colorways

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HELM Vanuatu owners widely praise its exceptional comfort and value, with many highlighting its less overbearing feel on the wrist compared to other dive watches. The titanium bracelet is frequently cited as a key comfort feature, described as "uber-comfortable." Owners also note a great bezel and overall impressive quality for the price. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its comfort and perceived quality at the price point.

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