Which is cheaper, the HELM Komodo or the Velini Ref. 101-A?

At MSRP the Velini Ref. 101-A is the cheaper of the two at $245, against $295 for the HELM Komodo — a $50 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the HELM Komodo or the Velini Ref. 101-A?

The HELM Komodo wears larger at 40mm versus 28mm for the Velini Ref. 101-A — a 12mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the HELM Komodo or the Velini Ref. 101-A?

The HELM Komodo is rated to 300m versus 30m for the Velini Ref. 101-A.

Which has a longer power reserve, the HELM Komodo or the Velini Ref. 101-A?

The Velini Ref. 101-A carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the HELM Komodo.

What movement does the HELM Komodo run compared to the Velini Ref. 101-A?

The HELM Komodo runs a automatic caliber (Seiko Instruments NH35), while the Velini Ref. 101-A runs a quartz.

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HELM Komodo

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MSRP $295

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Velini Ref. 101-A

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MSRP $245

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Komodo40mm

Ref. 101-A28mm

Power Reserve

Komodo40h

Ref. 101-A40h

Water Resistance

Komodo300m

Ref. 101-A30m

MSRP

Komodo$295

Ref. 101-A$245

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Double-Domed

Flat

Dial Color

Black

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Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Seiko Instruments NH35

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$295

$245

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