Which is cheaper, the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 or the HELM Komodo Titanium?

At MSRP the HELM Komodo Titanium is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $734 for the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 — a $384 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 or the HELM Komodo Titanium?

The HELM Komodo Titanium wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 or the HELM Komodo Titanium?

The HELM Komodo Titanium is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 or the HELM Komodo Titanium?

The HELM Komodo Titanium carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38.

What movement does the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 run compared to the HELM Komodo Titanium?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 uses the Sellita SW 200-1 and the HELM Komodo Titanium uses the Seiko Instruments NH35.

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