Which is cheaper, the HELM Komodo or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

At MSRP the HELM Komodo is the cheaper of the two at $295, against $1,595 for the Wren Diver 38 Aqua — a $1,300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the HELM Komodo or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

The HELM Komodo wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Wren Diver 38 Aqua — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the HELM Komodo or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

The HELM Komodo is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Wren Diver 38 Aqua.

Which has a longer power reserve, the HELM Komodo or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

The Wren Diver 38 Aqua carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the HELM Komodo.

What movement does the HELM Komodo run compared to the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

Both watches run automatic movements — the HELM Komodo uses the Seiko Instruments NH35 and the Wren Diver 38 Aqua uses the ETA 2892.

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HELM KomodovsWren Diver 38 Aqua

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HELM Komodo

komodo

MSRP $295

Wren Diver 38 Aqua

wren-diver-38-aqua

MSRP $1,595

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Komodo40mm

Diver 38 Aqua38mm

Power Reserve

Komodo40h

Diver 38 Aqua42h

Water Resistance

Komodo300m

Diver 38 Aqua200m

MSRP

Komodo$295

Diver 38 Aqua$1,595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Double-Domed

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Lume

Super-LumiNova

Swiss Super-LumiNova BL10 Grade X1 Lume on hour markers, hands and bezel scale.

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko Instruments NH35

ETA 2892

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Jewels

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$295

$1,595

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