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HELM KomodovsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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

Komodo
HELMKomodo
MSRP $295
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Komodo40mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Komodo40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Komodo300m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Komodo$295
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
15.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
Date
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$665

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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