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HELM KomodovsBoldr Rally

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Komodo
HELMKomodo
MSRP $295
Rally
BoldrRally
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Komodo40mm
Rally38mm
Power Reserve
Komodo40h
Rally40h
Water Resistance
Komodo300m
Rally200m
MSRP
Komodo$295
Rally$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
15.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
Flat
Dial Color
Black
I - Wells 008 (Updated)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$299

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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 Rally

Owners widely praise the Boldr Rally's compact 38mm titanium case and excellent value under A$500. The VK64 mecaquartz movement has proven reliable for years, and the sapphire crystal is a welcome feature. Some owners find the dial busy and difficult to read, particularly the black hands against the black subdial, and note the bead-blasted titanium case can be a scratch magnet. The default straps have been described as boring or not holding up to daily wear. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Rally highly for its robust titanium construction and excellent value, despite some legibility concerns.

From video reviewers

The 38mm titanium case with a 44mm lug-to-lug measurement provides a comfortable and compact fit. The 200m water resistance is noted as robust for a chronograph. The 14mm thickness was mentioned as potentially substantial for the watch's size.

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