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Image 1 — New Seiko field watches and comparisons to the Togiak
Image 2 — New Seiko field watches and comparisons to the Togiak
Image 3 — New Seiko field watches and comparisons to the Togiak

New Seiko field watches and comparisons to the Togiak

New Seiko 5 field watches seem to be very much in the category of the Togiak Expedition. They have compass bezels with a lumed pip, lumed numerals, day/date, smaller and slimmer, steel. No sapphire crystals, it's Hardlex. 41mm with a 13.2mm thickness.

The price is going to be 410 Euro or $480 USD on the bracelet.

In comparison, the Helm has titanium, sapphire, water testing and a selection are tested the same as ISO 6425, choice of bezel and RS2 strap, the bracelet is great, customized day/date wheel, and this comes at $340 USD. It is thicker and larger.

Sometimes I do have to think twice about buying a Helm. But just comparing it with a big brand like Seiko makes it clear that they are offering exceptional value. Few other brands do testing like they do, which is a huge value add.

u/Positive_Estimate_45 — 3 days ago

Helm Watches being field tested by Don Russell

If you guys are on LinkedIn, check out these excellent posts from Don Russell who is a field tester for Helm watches. He's exploring the crash sites of a C47 and Avro Lancaster. He took the Togiak and the Special Edition Komodo.

u/Positive_Estimate_45 — 10 days ago