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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsHELM Komodo

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
Komodo
HELMKomodo
MSRP $295

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
Komodo40mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
Komodo40h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
Komodo300m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
Komodo$295

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
48mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$295

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What people say

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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION for its impressive quality and packaging, noting its surprisingly light feel on the wrist. One owner reports the stock strap may be too small for some wrists, but replacement straps are readily available. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION highly for its perceived quality and comfortable, lightweight wearability.

HELM Komodo

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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