HELM Vanuatu 01ARI | 300m ISO-Certified Automatic Diver | Full Kit | Unworn
The HELM Vanuatu needs no introduction in microbrand dive-watch circles — it achieved
cult status by delivering genuine ISO 6425 certification, sapphire crystal, and a Seiko
NH35 movement at a price that embarrassed far larger brands. This example is brand new
and unworn, purchased April 2026 with a full kit including the original box, steel bracelet,
black-and-orange NATO strap, instruction manual, record-of-testing card, and international
warranty. Serial 01ARIE25113. Skip the waitlist — this one ships now.
The dial is a masterclass in legibility: matte black with oversized rectangular
BGW9 Super-LumiNova indices, chunky sword hands, and a discreet applied “H” logo.
Orange lume dots accent the hour markers and match the swept seconds hand tip —
subtle, purposeful color that reads just as well underwater as it does in a boardroom.
The 120-click unidirectional bezel is PVD-coated brushed steel with fully lumed markings
and absolutely zero backplay. The crown features integrated guards and a stamped
HELM logo; no wobble at any position.
Specifications
- Reference: 01ARI (Serial: 01ARIE25113)
- Movement: Seiko NH35 automatic, 21,600 vph / 3 Hz, 40-hour power reserve, hacking & manual-wind
- Case: Brushed 316L stainless steel, 42mm diameter (43mm at bezel), 50mm lug-to-lug, 14mm height; integrated crown guards; screw-down caseback and crown
- Dial: Matte black; applied rectangular BGW9 Super-LumiNova indices; orange SLN accent dots at each hour; date window at 6 o’clock (black date wheel); printed “DIVER’S 300m / AUTOMATIC” in graphite
- Bezel: 120-click unidirectional; PVD-coated brushed steel insert; fully lumed minute track
- Bracelet/Strap: SS1 brushed stainless steel bracelet with FC1 deployant clasp (included); NS1 black/orange nylon NATO pass-through strap (installed)
- Crystal: Flat sapphire with internal anti-reflective coating
- Water Resistance: 300m / 30 ATM — ISO 6425:2018 certified; individually pressure-tested to 125% rated depth (315 bar); certificate of testing included
- Lug Width: 22mm
- Origin: American microbrand (HELM Watches, North Carolina, USA)
Condition
Unworn and brand new. No marks on case, crystal, bezel, or bracelet. Plastic crystal
protector intact. Purchased April 2026 — within original factory warranty period.
Includes
Original HELM box; SS1 stainless steel bracelet; NS1 black/orange NATO strap (installed);
instruction manual; record-of-testing card (tested 01/13/2026); international warranty card
(model 01ARI Vanuatu, serial 01ARIE25113, purchased 04/14/2026).
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