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HELM KhuraburivsLorier Merlin

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

Khuraburi
HELMKhuraburi
MSRP $310
Merlin
LorierMerlin
MSRP $549

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khuraburi42mm
Merlin36mm
Power Reserve
Khuraburi40h
Merlin40h
Water Resistance
Khuraburi300m
Merlin50m
MSRP
Khuraburi$310
Merlin$549

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Standard
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$549

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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HELM Khuraburi

Owners widely report the HELM Khuraburi is liked, with one owner noting it arrived in perfect condition. Some owners find the HELM Khuraburi to be on the large side. On balance, owners rate the HELM Khuraburi positively for its condition and general appeal, despite some finding it large.

From video reviewers

The HELM Khuraburi offers a rugged, solid build for its price point. Availability is a significant drawback, with the watch being difficult to acquire due to infrequent stock.

Lorier Merlin

Owners widely praise the Lorier Merlin for its vintage-inspired 37mm case, heat-blued hands, raised numerals, and hesalite crystal. The watch is noted for its comfortable wear, with some finding it wears large despite its size and even thinner on a two-piece strap. Drilled lug holes and a locking bezel are also appreciated features. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +8 seconds per day, while others do not specify. Some owners find the dual-crown design unappealing or the case chunky, with the 37mm size feeling small for a dive bezel watch, though others find it perfect for smaller wrists. The supplied strap and its hardware are considered cheap by one owner, and the bezel action is described as light and hollow. A desire for a sapphire crystal option at the price point is mentioned by some, while others prefer the hesalite for its vintage look. On balance, owners and the community rate the Lorier Merlin highly for its authentic vintage aesthetic and comfortable wear.

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