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HELM KomodovsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold

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Komodo
HELMKomodo
MSRP $295

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Komodo40mm
Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold38.5mm
Power Reserve
Komodo40h
Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Komodo300m
Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold50m
MSRP
Komodo$295
Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold$4,430

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
15.5mm
7.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH35
DUW 3001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
24
27
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$4,430

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What people say

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente neomatik 39 blue gold

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its Bauhaus aesthetic, clean, minimalistic, and timeless design, and the beauty of its in-house DUW 3001 movement. Owners note the rhodium-plated accents as a positive design element. One owner found the original strap stiff, while another reported the 39mm model's clasp chafes the strap. Both sources mention the lack of lume. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its timeless design and attractive in-house movement.

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