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VANUATU

Named after the South Pacific island nation famous for its coral reefs and a WWII shipwreck, the HELM Vanuatu epitomizes rugged functionality. Featuring a 316L stainless steel case and bracelet, automatic movement, screw-down caseback and crown,  sapphire crystal, unidirectional bezel and 300 meter depth rating, the ISO 6425 compliant Vanuatu will go as long and as far as you do―above or below the waves. Also included with the watch is a durable NS1 Nylon Strap, a perfect option if you'll be in the water or just want a lighter weight alternative to the stainless bracelet.


SPECIFICATIONS:

WHAT YOU GET:

• Vanuatu 300m Automatic Watch

• Stainless Steel Bracelet
• NS1 Nylon Strap (your choice of 4 colors)

CASE:

• Brushed 316L Stainless Steel
• Integrated Crown Guards
• Screw Down Caseback 
• Diameter (12H to 6H):  42 mm
• Diameter (9H to 3H, with crown):  45.75 mm
• Lug to Lug:  50 mm
• Lug Width: 22 mm
• Height:  14 mm

CROWN:

• Brushed 316L Stainless Steel
• Screw Down
• Position:  3 o'clock
• Diameter:  8 mm

MOVEMENT: 

• Seiko Instruments NH35 (Automatic Mechanical)
• Hacking and Manual Winding Functions
• Accuracy:  -20 ~ +40 seconds/day
• Beats Per Hour:  21,600
• 24 Jewels
• Power Reserve:  40 Hours

DIAL & HANDS:

• Dial:  Matte Black with Luminescent Hour Markers     (Off-white body color with blue afterglow)
• Hands:  Luminescent Hour, Minute & Second Hands           (Off-white body color with blue afterglow)
• Date Window:  6 o'clock

BEZEL:

• 316L Stainless Steel
• 120-Click, Unidirectional Rotation
• Diameter:  43 mm
• Stainless Steel Insert with Black PVD Coating
• Markings:  White Oil + Super-LumiNova BGW9

CRYSTAL: 

• Flat Sapphire with Internal Anti-Reflective Coating

BAND:

• Stainless Steel Bracelet and Folding Clasp with Brushed Finish (22 mm Bracelet Tapers to 20 mm at Clasp)
• NS1 Nylon Strap with Stainless Steel Buckle and       Keeper Rings

WATER RESISTANCE:

• 300 m / 30 atm / 990 ft
• Tested in accordance with ISO 6425:1996

WEIGHT:

• With Stainless Bracelet (full length):  225 grams
• With NS1 Nylon Strap:  120 grams

ACCESSORIES:

• The LS1 and LS2 leather straps pictured in some photos at left are available separately, and at a discount when purchased with a watch.

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DISCONTINUED                                   

The first generation Vanuatu, identifiable by the "G15" date code in the serial number, was sold between October 2015 and April 2016. It was replaced in August 2016 with the current Vanuatu (available here), which includes multiple spec improvements such as better lume performance and a removable bezel with an improved ratcheting mechanism.

VANUATU  INTRODUCTION

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