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HELM KomodovsTrafford Watch Co Touring GMT

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

Komodo
HELMKomodo
MSRP $295
Touring GMT
Trafford Watch CoTouring GMT
MSRP $899

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Komodo40mm
Touring GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Komodo40h
Touring GMT42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Komodo300m
Touring GMT100m
MSRP
Komodo$295
Touring GMT$899

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
15.5mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Hardened scratch-resistant coating
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Exhibition

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Bluebird Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Miyota 9075
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$899

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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.

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.

Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT

Owners widely praise the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT for its great finishing, fun and original designs, and nice dials. One owner notes the GMT's flyer function and unique inner bezel, while another reports their Trafford's domed crystal cracked after a short drop. Owners describe the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT as having a "cool funky original vibe" and a "chonky boi vibe on the wrist but in a good way," with one wearer reporting daily use for a year without the watch stopping. On balance, owners rate the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT highly for its distinctive aesthetic and robust daily performance.

From video reviewers

The Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT's unique GMT function offers an alternative way to use the feature. The micro-adjust system on the bracelet is a convenient feature for fine-tuning the fit. The watch lacks specific details on its performance, accuracy, or movement caliber, making it difficult to compare it to other GMT watches.

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