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Fears Arnos (Blue)vsHELM Komodo

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Arnos (Blue)
FearsArnos (Blue)
MSRP $4,604
Komodo
HELMKomodo
MSRP $295

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arnos (Blue)30.8mm
Komodo40mm
Power Reserve
Arnos (Blue)40h
Komodo40h
Water Resistance
Arnos (Blue)30m
Komodo300m
MSRP
Arnos (Blue)$4,604
Komodo$295

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
30.8mm
40mm
Thickness
8.4mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW1000-1b
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,604
$295

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What people say

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Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

HELM Komodo

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.

From video reviewers

The HELM Komodo's double domed sapphire crystal offers excellent optical clarity and minimal distortion. A notable weakness is its limited availability, making it harder to get than some other luxury watches. Reviewers disagree on the watch's lug-to-lug fit, with one reviewer noting it may not suit those with smaller wrists, while another reviewer does not mention this as a concern.

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