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HELM Togiak Expedition UTCvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Togiak Expedition UTC
HELMTogiak Expedition UTC
MSRP $380
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Togiak Expedition UTC42mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Togiak Expedition UTC40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Togiak Expedition UTC200m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Togiak Expedition UTC$380
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH34
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$380
$218

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What people say

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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