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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMTvsHELM Togiak Expedition UTC

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What people say

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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

From video reviewers

The watch's Swiss-made quality and accuracy of +/- 4 seconds per day are highlighted. Concerns regarding sizing and price are noted.

HELM Togiak Expedition UTC

The HELM Togiak Expedition UTC is widely praised for its unique design and excellent lume, with owners appreciating its lightweight titanium case and 200m ISO 6425 capability. Some owners note that its 42mm diameter wears smaller than expected, while others find the size and weight potentially unsuitable for smaller wrists, and the stock bracelet or strap uncomfortable. On balance, owners rate the HELM Togiak Expedition UTC highly for its distinctive design and robust build at its price point.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
Togiak Expedition UTC42mm
Power Reserve
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
Togiak Expedition UTC40h
Water Resistance
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
Togiak Expedition UTC200m
MSRP
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875
Togiak Expedition UTC$380

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
11.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
49mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Soprod C125
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$380
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