Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the HELM Komodo?

At MSRP the HELM Komodo is the cheaper of the two at $295, against $4,250 for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a $3,955 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the HELM Komodo?

The HELM Komodo wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the HELM Komodo?

The HELM Komodo is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the HELM Komodo?

The HELM Komodo carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude 39 Date.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude 39 Date run compared to the HELM Komodo?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude 39 Date uses the BE-92AE and the HELM Komodo uses the Seiko Instruments NH35.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude 39 DatevsHELM Komodo

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

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MSRP $4,250

HELM Komodo

komodo

MSRP $295

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude 39 Date39mm

Komodo40mm

Power Reserve

Altitude 39 Date40h

Komodo40h

Water Resistance

Altitude 39 Date100m

Komodo300m

MSRP

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

Komodo$295

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Double-Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

Seiko Instruments NH35

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,250

$295

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Bremont Altitude 39 Date as a sleek, legible, and everyday-suited pilot's watch, noting its comfortable 39mm 904L steel case and clean dial design. The La Joux-Perret G100 movement is recognized for its 68-hour power reserve and smooth winding feel. Some owners note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. On balance, the consensus is that the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is highly regarded for its refined finishing and wearability at 39mm.

The HELM Komodo is widely praised for its excellent build quality, top-notch case finishing, clear double-domed sapphire crystal, wonderfully executed dial, and substantial lume, with reviewers noting its ISO 6425 compliance and 300m water resistance. Owners report a snappy 120-click bezel and appreciate the depth, detail, and finishing for a tool diver at its price point. Some owners find the 15.2mm to 15.5mm height makes the HELM Komodo feel thick and hefty, and the bezel ridges are noted as somewhat uncomfortable to turn, while the clasp design is also flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the HELM Komodo highly for its exceptional finishing and lume at its sub-$300 price point.

From video reviewers

The HELM Komodo's double domed sapphire crystal offers excellent optical clarity and minimal distortion. A notable weakness is its limited availability, making it harder to get than some other luxury watches. Reviewers disagree on the watch's lug-to-lug fit, with one reviewer noting it may not suit those with smaller wrists, while another reviewer does not mention this as a concern.

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