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HELM Komodo

Ref. 03AR1
DiverMicrobrand

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.

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Lume:Super-LumiNova
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Retail MSRP
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Case
40mm
Power Reserve
40h
Movement
Automatic
Water Resistance
300m
Crystal
Sapphire + AR
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter40mm
Thickness15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug47mm
Lug Width20mm
02

Case Build

MaterialStainless Steel
Water Resistance300m
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalSapphire
ShapeDouble-Domed
AR CoatingYes
Dial ColorBlack
LumeSuper-LumiNova
04

Movement

Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
TypeAutomatic
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve40 hours
Jewels24
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsDate
05

Design Language

Dial styleMatte
BezelRotating (dive)
Bracelet / strapLug-attached bracelet
HandsMercedes
AI-detected from product image · 5/22/2026
In a nutshell

The HELM Komodo is an automatic diver watch, with a 40mm stainless steel case, 15.5mm thick, powered by the Seiko Instruments NH35 movement and a 40-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 300m, under a sapphire crystal, with date complications. Manufacturer MSRP is $295.

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