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HELM KomodovsBoldr Odyssey Regatta

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Komodo
HELMKomodo
MSRP $295
Odyssey Regatta
BoldrOdyssey Regatta
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Komodo40mm
Odyssey Regatta45.5mm
Power Reserve
Komodo40h
Odyssey Regatta40h
Water Resistance
Komodo300m
Odyssey Regatta500m
MSRP
Komodo$295
Odyssey Regatta$1,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
45.5mm
Thickness
15.5mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
500m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Regatta Admiral Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
ETA Valjoux 7750
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$1,499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Boldr Odyssey Regatta

The Boldr Odyssey Regatta is noted for its robust functionality and utilitarian design, powered by a Valjoux 7750 Elaboré movement. It features a tachymeter bezel graduated in knots and offers 500m water resistance. While its 45.5mm diameter, 18.2mm thickness, and 245g weight make it a substantial timepiece, it wears better than its dimensions might suggest. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Boldr Odyssey Regatta's workhorse movement and functional tool-watch capabilities.

From video reviewers

500m water resistance is a consistently praised feature. The watch's significant weight and large case size were noted as drawbacks by multiple reviewers. Reviewers disagreed on whether the bezel's 15-minute markings were redundant given the regatta complication.

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