Before I started writing this head to head, I didn’t have a clue which, if any watch would clearly win over the other. They are so close in every single category, I’m basically splitting hairs between the two. Both companies really are at the top of their game and it is so hard to choose between the two. In reality, I think it basically just comes down to aesthetics and which sub-category of dive watch you prefer, the more refined Zelos or the tool watch aesthetics of the Helm. No matter which watch you choose, you’re most definitely getting an absolutely outstanding watch at one hell of a bargain price!!
Great reviews there, awesome work!
I have a couple of my own points for the Vanuatu… The crown! It’s my only bug bear with this watch, it’s a damn sharp and digs into my hand, I would have marked it down a little more for that reason.
The bracelet is awesome, such a beast! I’ve never seen another like it ? I’d have probably given it a 10!
As for future reviews… Perhaps some super compressor styles?
Nodus Duality vs Zelos Helmsman?
I would have arrived at the same result, but with a bigger margin of difference as I never like watches with date windows (zero for the helm and 10 for the Zelos) the Swordfish is a smidge thinner, so would reduce the Helm point score, but I’d take the bezel on the Helm any day.