I always appreciate honest evaluations during these reviews and Don gives both pros and cons of this piece to let the buyer make their own choice……….thank you for an honest opinion!
I just don’t like blue dial with black bezel. The black bezel, black dial looks OK. I don’t buy watches thicker than 12 mm. Loose bezel problem has to be resolved. At this price a nice soft rubber band should be included in the package. Rough back problem no big deal. 14mm, too thick, sorry!
Edwin, thanks for your comments. Just a note, the dial is black, it might look like it has a blueish hue in some photos, due to the reflection of the crystal and AR coating.
They changed the hands and markers slightly and improved the lume and overall finishing…as far as I know. I might purchase one of the new versions at some point to do an updated review of the newer versions.
Not sure about the latest version of the Vanuatu, but I recently purchased the Kuraburi and am very happy with the fit and finish. The only downside is the NH35 movement. A more accurate movement at this price point would be appreciated.
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Al Graef aka Triman
I always appreciate honest evaluations during these reviews and Don gives both pros and cons of this piece to let the buyer make their own choice……….thank you for an honest opinion!
Edwin Zurawski
I just don’t like blue dial with black bezel. The black bezel, black dial looks OK. I don’t buy watches thicker than 12 mm. Loose bezel problem has to be resolved. At this price a nice soft rubber band should be included in the package. Rough back problem no big deal. 14mm, too thick, sorry!
Don Evans
Edwin, thanks for your comments. Just a note, the dial is black, it might look like it has a blueish hue in some photos, due to the reflection of the crystal and AR coating.
Rob
Has anyone purchased one recently? Have the quality control issues been resolved?
robrob
I think the watch reviewed is version 1 and they are currently shipping version 3 and there may be a version 4.
According to forum chatter there has been some changes and improvements but I do not know exactly what was changed or improved upon.
Maybe time for an update from Helm on the changes?
Don Evans
They changed the hands and markers slightly and improved the lume and overall finishing…as far as I know. I might purchase one of the new versions at some point to do an updated review of the newer versions.
Eric
Not sure about the latest version of the Vanuatu, but I recently purchased the Kuraburi and am very happy with the fit and finish. The only downside is the NH35 movement. A more accurate movement at this price point would be appreciated.