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HELM KomodovsOrient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

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Komodo
HELMKomodo
MSRP $295
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
OrientAK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
MSRP $450

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Komodo40mm
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch42.5mm
Power Reserve
Komodo40h
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
Komodo300m
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch50m
MSRP
Komodo$295
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
15.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
F6B24
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
22
Complications
Date
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$450

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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.

Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

The Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch is widely praised as an affordable, classic dress watch with a well-balanced design and a sun and moon dial. Owners appreciate its sapphire crystal, exhibition caseback, and the F6B24 automatic movement, which offers hand-winding, hacking, and day, date, and 24-hour complications. Some owners find the 42.5mm case size and 14mm thickness to be large, and note that the moonphase is a day/night complication. However, others find it surprisingly not heavy and like its layout and finish, considering Orient the best value brand. Overall, owners rate the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch highly for its attractive sun and moon dial and excellent value.

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