Which is cheaper, the HELM Komodo or the Tuseno Blackwater?

At MSRP the HELM Komodo is the cheaper of the two at $295, against $999 for the Tuseno Blackwater — a $704 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the HELM Komodo or the Tuseno Blackwater?

The Tuseno Blackwater wears larger at 40.5mm versus 40mm for the HELM Komodo — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the HELM Komodo or the Tuseno Blackwater?

The HELM Komodo is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Tuseno Blackwater.

What movement does the HELM Komodo run compared to the Tuseno Blackwater?

Both watches run automatic movements — the HELM Komodo uses the Seiko Instruments NH35 and the Tuseno Blackwater uses the SW200-1.

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HELM KomodovsTuseno Blackwater

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HELM Komodo

komodo

MSRP $295

Tuseno Blackwater

blackwater

MSRP $999

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Komodo40mm

Blackwater40.5mm

Power Reserve

Komodo40h

Blackwater—

Water Resistance

Komodo300m

Blackwater200m

MSRP

Komodo$295

Blackwater$999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Double-Domed

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Lume

Super-LumiNova

BGW9 Swiss Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko Instruments NH35

SW200-1

Power Reserve

40h

—

Jewels

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$295

$999

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