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HELM Komodo TitaniumvsRZE Urbanist

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Komodo Titanium
HELMKomodo Titanium
MSRP $350
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Komodo Titanium40mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Komodo Titanium40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Komodo Titanium300m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Komodo Titanium$350
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
15.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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HELM Komodo Titanium

Owners widely praise the HELM Komodo Titanium for its excellent build quality, top-notch case finishing, dial execution, and abundant BWG9 lume, noting its robust tool watch ethos and exceptional value under $300. The watch features a clean, unique design with a matte white dial, color-matched indices and hands, and a precise 120-click bezel. However, its thickness, cited between 15.2mm and 15.5mm, leads some owners to describe it as chunky or hefty, and the large clasp design is noted as a drawback by one owner. The bezel ridges are also flagged as making it somewhat uncomfortable to turn. On balance, owners rate the HELM Komodo Titanium highly for its exceptional value and robust tool watch build.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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