Another Khracker From Helm - Khuraburi Review

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My review of the Vanuatu was so good, I felt the assure you I hadn't been slipped a couple of fifties. But what do I think of the Khuraburi? Well, I love it, and so should you. Providing you like the slightly cartoon-y looks. Cheers, JOMW!

[@danielwinther3388]

I just my first Khuraburi (blue and orange). This is staying on my wrist for a long time. I've never been happier with a watch than this. My expectations was high, and it was even better!

[@trulsdirio]

'How much lume do you want?' 'Yes.'

[@robertarthur3532]

Never too much lume in my book

[@marchills4131]

You really bring a great review format and an endlessly entertaining personality to these extremely well-crafted reviews. From your t-shirt selection to your sly humor, watching them is always such a treat. Bonus points for the Spinal Tap reference in this one. Cheers!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks for the kind words mate, much appreciated.

[@jaycejaime3965]

I realize I'm kinda randomly asking but does anyone know a good site to watch new tv shows online?

[@marchills4131]

@@jaycejaime3965 I realize I'm kinda randomly providing an answer, but fish makes a poor substitute for steak. Unless it's swordfish or Ahi tuna.

[@Stoater1]

@@jaycejaime3965 Just watch Jody.

[@Fake-moon-landing.]

@@jaycejaime3965 watch watches..

[@1968jpy]

Jody just recently acquired a brand new never worn and still wrapped in plastic Khuraburi this week. I traded my Borealis Seahawk with someone in a Facebook watch group. I’ve never been so impressed with a watch . It’s extremely well made diver watch . The watch I got is the blue and white , no date with the crown at 4 o’clock. You’re review on this watch is spot on .

[@AlfStewartsRevenge]

8:30 What you all wanted to see! OW MY EYES!

[@cokchops_5231]

Owning watches with both the nh35 and the Miyota 9015 , I much prefer the nh35 all day long. It's an absolute pleasure setting time and date also winding that movement, 9015 not so much, all kinds of play in the crown

[@jnauttube]

I own the Khuraburi and it stands toe-to-toe with my $2000 Pilot's Chrono with a Valjoux 7750. I'm not comparing the movements, but the watch overall. I think the use of the inexpensive NH38 movement was a good strategic choice. It seems to have allowed Helm to craft a serious dive watch that's built like a tank and sports one of the best bracelets for anything near this price point. From where I see it, they chose an unglamorous but reliable workhorse movement and put everything else into the rest of the watch. I salute them for that.

[@otobotrecords]

Man...... really can't resist getting the Khuraburi. My Vanuatu is already looking forward to meet it's powerlifting sister.

[@chrisb5986]

That movement is no downside....that accuracy is outstanding!

[@magicaardvark1]

Wow, just massive chunky over-engineered loveliness. I have a Vanuatu, which gets a lot of wrist time on its black and orange zulu strap. I am sorely tempted by the stable-mate. What Jody says about the accuracy of these watches is spot on. The Vanuatu keeps excellent time, more so than many of my other watches. I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for the Komodo. Nice. Helm really seem to have nailed this format. I hope they're making a lot of cash so they don't have to cut corners in the future. As always, thanks for the video, you may be responsible for me buying just one more :)

[@CTommyB]

Really great watch from Helm. I'm tempted to buy one myself.

[@STW1964]

I have the Vanuatu, and the Seiko movement is accurate to about 3 seconds a day over a month for me. If it ain't broke, don't fix it....I'm very happy with the movement. It wears really well because the weight is evenly distributed. I think this one too will be the same as it's about the same weight as the Vanuatu. I'm going for the all blue one in a few weeks :-)

[@clydephillip6856]

Built like a rock, increable lume and sapphire. This might possibly be the ultimate diver.

[@justrajdeep]

Ended up pre-ordering this solely based on your review. Now the wait continues till the end of the year to actually get it in hand. Love you channel, please keep up the good work.

[@fatkev1983]

I don't mind those negatives at all! Bulking big beastie of a brute. I love it.

[@williamhollenbaugh2547]

Looks great, on the waiting list with a lot of other enthusiasts who can hardly wait to own one. Only bad thing about smaller watch makers who make great watches is they tend to run out of supply.

[@Robespierres_Ghost]

I sold two of these because it wasn't the exact model i wanted. Just got an email after waiting almost 2 years on the list that my turn is up. Can't wait.

[@Thegeordiemonkey]

Recently bought the blue/orange version, i totally love it, even bought a u.v torch to look at the lume in all its glory, buying different straps also as like to see variety, blue barton silicone special coming next!

[@SunsetSheen]

Beautiful watch but everything is a little chunkier than it should be, including the indices. The quality looks incredible though. Would love to see it with slightly scaled down dimensions (41x13x46x22)

[@LVK15926951]

This is such a beautiful watch . The lume tease was worth the wait

[@ricardocorreia6453]

Beautiful watch, only one little detail: if you don't know the orientation of the watch his hard to tell where is the 12 o'clock marker 😂😉

[@onlineidentity6826]

As a result of this review I am awaiting their black / orange 02al2 with the 10 o’clock crown coming back into stock so I can get my sticky mitts on it. Great review !

[@lbanezjs1000]

i think with the cartoonish sizing of the features is a very practical thing. i felt the same way about my samurai until i had to use it at night and found the bigness of the indices fades into the darkness because the size gives you the context of where things are in low visibility.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Which Samurai are you referring to Hung? #1 or #2? Hahahaha!

[@ffletch5277]

It’s perfect if you are a real scuba diver though. Easy to see even in murky water…it sits proud so my wetsuit sleeve doesn’t cover it. The bezel is got a good grip if I’m wearing gloves… Again perfect for REAL diving.

[@markplayford5836]

WOW that's the first Helm review I have seen and really looking forward to the other one. I'm as blown away as you are, you can see the quality from here (Yorkshire, UK). It's all good for me except my one bugbear, yep you guessed it... thickness. Imagine if it was a chrono it would be 20mm thick. Having said that for the money it's a perfect fit and forget holiday watch. On the right NATO or whatever (still love bracelets myself) or that hunk of metal it's the Hummer of watches and all misgivings aside, I'm with you Jody...I Love It 😍

[@lonewolf30531]

Perfect watch and size.

[@ashleyb66]

Bloody hell!!! What an utter beast of a machine!! And that lume looks like its been sourced straight from the local nuclear power plant....geesh!!!

[@Stoater1]

Do you really need a day or date ? I would prefer a date but you have to check in case it's a 30 day month and you may forget to push the date a day forward. For me, the day of the week is an unnecessary complication. I just love this watch, I've just got to get one. I have 7 1/2 " wrist so the size is going to be fine for me.

[@martinskoda8725]

I think 44mm would look better considering thickness. Btw, Khuraburi and Vanuatu are 42mm, Komodo 40mm, that is too similar for me. Please make a 44mm!

[@Virtualmix]

Love everything about the watch. Slightly too big for me but I hope to see people wearing it. The only thing I'm not a fan of is the Helm logo. It reminds me more of a helicopter landing pad than a boat helm. The writing on the clasp could be classier also. At this price it's an amazing piece.

[@johnfoster1395]

when you're 100ft under water, you will appreciate the volume at 11

[@jamiemorgan2972]

It’s took a while but I’ve finally managed to order one. Thanks Jody

[@ssvs0485]

I really like that watch and the whole style.

[@stusims6567]

Love this review, and love the watch! I think Seiko movements are strong and service free. I own about 20 watches at this point, but before this I wore a Seiko 5 for about23 years and guess what watch is on my wrist right now, that same never serviced Seiko! I always look for your reviews first. They’re so entertaining !

[@kingorbit]

i went on HELM's waiting list for a Khuraburi in october of 2021, i received an email 3 days ago that my watch is almost ready. almost two years.

[@roberte8564]

This watch is an homage to the IWC Aquatimer Automatic( IW356806). None the less, it looks to be a well made watch with nice features. I will be looking forward to getting one

[@situation_zero]

Thanks for another great vid. Check out the watches from Armida. I believe they are made by the same group as Helm. I have an Armida A1 42mm and I just picked up their new A12 62MAS homage. Cheers.

[@HH60gPaveHawk]

Man I love this watch! I don't think I'd mind the size. I'm tempted by the blue dial, orange accent version, but I'm not sure the lume would be as spectacular, we will see.

[@tattooedfagin]

Snagged a Black Dial last week by the skin of my teeth, the watch is a beauty & reviews such as this only drive the desire

[@LVK15926951]

Wonder this would look on a mesh braclet

[@richardbrown8420]

Your review just cost me $330!, fantastic reviews, it's great to watch reviews (pardon the pun), where quality and value comes before the brand name.

[@dickierichards]

Great watch, but if you get one with the orange, the lume on the orange is extremely disappointing. This watch is similar in width and design to the Citizen's Promaster BN0150-28E, another great watch. Thanks for your great Helm reviews and turning me on to these great watches.

[@MichaelPlum]

my favorite helm. unfortunately due to my wrist size, 1 of 2 helm watches I simply can't wear

[@TedCornish]

Why have I missed this beauty. Sold when back in stock ☺

[@zzeuss87]

Best presentation so far. Keep it up. ABC should take notice. JK but you should be on television.

[@marbogbr]

Looks good. A little like the seiko monsters.

[@logansmith8623]

Great review! You cover everything about watches that I want to know (all the dimensions including lug-lug length of a watch, accuracy reports and lume). It looks like you're down to the last link after re-sizing that bracelet. Would you say its too big to fit my 6.5" wrist size?

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Probably mate, hang on for the Komodo later this year. Cheers!

[@bengchiatseah3908]

informative video and a beautiful watch, thanks. may i know if its possible to remove another inch and an half off your size from the bracelet?

[@jerryhague6861]

I have been close to pulling the trigger on this watch. Then something went wrong in checkout. Took it as an omen. I actually like this the the best of the two. May still own one someday. Thanks for the excellent video.

[@Claus-L.Mueller]

Love your reviews! It does not matter if it is a cheaper or more expensive watch - your reviews are always entertaining and full of suitable information! Best regards, Claus P.S.: I got my Starking Automatic yesterday and I’m exited about what a watch for under €33 shipped has to offer! Thanks for your recommendation.

[@almcl9391]

Looks a bit like a stowa prodiver had a fling with a monster ...(seriously, helm doing great things). Nice review

[@jaspervandevyver1810]

Not really my cup of tea, but wow, that lume is amazing!

[@labear9466]

Jody: If you had a choice between the SS Khuraburi or the Titanium version; Which would you buy?

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

There's something pretty about it not pretty. That sort of no nonsense look. Big bold markers and hands. Just looks like an absolute beast.. I wish they made a thinner 40mm version though.

[@williamparker2922]

Great review and video. On another note... Talk about a beast mode watch.

[@zezem]

Waiting for the 40mm Komodo. Love both Helm watches but I have small wrists

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Mate, I can't wait for that one myself. Cheers!

[@lightman006]

I would have named this Helm model "Fatboy" as it looks morbidly obese and in need of dieting. It looks solid enough to stop a bullet. Still, I appreciate its high build quality, excellent value for money, documented ISO certification, and blinding lume brilliance. I'm hoping Helm introduces a slimmed down version of this watch with thinner indices, hands and a smaller crown that won't dig into the wrist. Thanks for another informative and insightful video.

[@destrygriffith3972]

Crown comes on either side for that reason! To me it's like a Nixon 51-30 that won't need battery every two and you can read in the dark (and it's actually WEIRD instead of just "cool.")

[@briancolyer8483]

I would seriously consider one of these....cracking review of a fantastic time piece....

[@drwindsurf]

Fantastic video Jody! I love your enthusiasm and attention to detail; an excellent and entertaining review. Thank you :)

[@Fake-moon-landing.]

Mine doesn't have lume on the orange so I can't tell the time in the dark. The white is ok ish not bright like yours.

[@Andy_TheGreat]

I own the same exact model and is GREAT , btw my only gripe is the basic movt being most of the time fairly inaccurate (from my personal experience and from others) , mine is averaging +10/17secs a day which is pretty annoying timing is the most important thing in a watch even in a diver, so i would have appreciated more than the pressure test (never got a watch failing it) if the prototype passes all the factory tests even the production models will. While i have experienced many inaccurate watches, Nodus does regulate their watches before shipping which i find it great, knowing that your watch will be out of the box fairly accurate and you have not to bother over this matter

[@Steve-qo4hi]

I hate you man! You just made me buy this in blue/orange. Can't wait to receive it. Great review.

[@VeryFun05]

the Helm Khuraburi looks much better build wise compared to Zelos Swordfish, which I am awaiting to be delivered. Some might argue that the Swordfish come with an NH35 movement but Zelos did not include a date window on NH35 models.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Hey mate! The two Helms and the Swordfish definitely the top three divers I have reviewed under $400USD. Cheers!

[@JeeGee114]

That is very good news about the "Komodo". Looking forward to that one😊.

[@twhite7900]

almost too much -- but not quite. love it. also: could someone please tell me what watch is in the top right of the winders at the end of the video? its got a blue dial/bezel. Thanks!

[@ramily7554]

Love the sword and shield action going on here.

[@waktosha7378]

That lume is outrageously awesome!!

[@ricktoombs9583]

Great looking watch I'm a big guy so I'm a fan of bigger watches keep up the great work your friend from Tennessee

[@Luso308]

Almost ridiculous: It is amazing that these... things get made.

[@kierenmoore3236]

Nice looking watch. And the loom!! And accuracy ...

[@commentjedi]

Not really cartoony. The edges are too sharp. Cartoony is rounded, or bubbly 🍾

[@watchfreaxx]

Thanks for the video! Really tempted to buy this one!

[@joelopic]

I bought one and it's a nice piece for the price with many positives. Can certainly do with some refinements no doubt, starting with a trigger release on the clasp. How do you get it glow so brightly on video. I can't get the lume that bright for the life of me leaving me shattered. Very disappointing compared to my seiko. A nice looking watch though for sure.

[@TomajNagy]

Very nice watches indeed. Two blue Makos in the Boxy winders?

[@STW1964]

Just One More Watch ...... Whoooooaaaa...... That blue Odyssea is a stunner. This is why I'm such a fan of JOMW, I wouldn't have a clue about these microbrands otherwise. Few chanels bother with your value for money approach. I can't afford high end Swiss timepieces, but thanks to you a whole world of realistically priced quality watches has opened up.

[@gtbigdog3507]

Just One More Watch love my Mako II it’s a good workhorse.

[@saintsmccastle3521]

I have to say that I like it. The lume is awesome. A little bit tall case may be. Nice video.

[@ardwickhouse]

Slowly working down the waiting list, i’m under 2000 now, just a couple of years to go

[@abkdt41]

hey jody....do you remember what buckle is on the canvas strap?

[@stupiditus]

Perfect pronunciation on Khuraburi!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks mate! More luck than judgement, but I 'll take it. Cheers!

[@MSwain-yz4gl]

Love the specs, especially the lume!

[@joelopic]

Great video and context again Jordy, congratulations. Its a love child of a Citizen and Seiko with a kettle shaped body reminiscent of the earlier Oris tt1's. Stunning piece I must say. I'm looking at the blue/orange one for myself but also looking at the seiko baby tuna black/yellow srp 639k1. Both will end up around the same price. Hmmm any thoughts and opinions out there?

[@warszcau]

Hi , great watch , is yours for sale ?

[@bubbab7792]

Nice review Jody. Luminosity!

[@nolanolivier6791]

If the next batch remains at $300usd, I might just buy one. That's a whole lot of watch for the money, why not get one!?

[@anthonysmithyman372]

The BEST watches, outrageous value as long as you can pick one up for around £300.

[@cyclepath78]

You are in my Holy Trinity of watch channels!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Nice mate! Thanks.

[@MonstaAU]

Great review Jody. I have a few inbound watches that you can review, plus another two versions of the same watch that you can take a look at too in the Helm pricing bracket. In Sydney also.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Mate! I'd love that! Get in touch...... [e-mail]

[@MonstaAU]

Done.

[@JamesPetroff]

I am number 3300 in line to get a Helm and they only make 200 per year apparently. Crazy

[@kingorbit]

Wow. I just joined the wait list for this watch today. For some reason it will not tell me where I am in the wait list, when I put in my email and press go, nothing happens. Where are you currently on the list? Maybe we will get lucky and find out that only one person in twenty actually follows though so we will get our watch in less than 15 years.

[@villagranvicent]

Great review!!! Looking forward for the next batch due on Dec. 2019 to get one of these babies :)

[@flippinzippo9670]

Some crazy cool lume!

[@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm]

Jody...I love this watch...And I’ve been trying to get a hold of a Helm fo a good while...I missed the boat again...So If you don’t I want to add this one to your Helm collection I would be more than happy to take it off your hands...Or more accurately your wrist! 😂

[@llamawizard]

I need a new sports/diver. Orient triton or the helm khurraburi? I'm a big guy with an 8inch wrist

[@Gary-vx7gp]

This is a real nice watch but i fear it may just be too big for me, otherwise i think i may have given it a shot. Your videos are great as they give me a look at watches i never new existed.

[@HarryBunnGRVOTV]

Great looking watches, I fancy the Komodo but they have nothing in stock!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Komodo brand new model! You can expect a KZbin exclusive review on the 16th March.......

[@stuartwithers7659]

Slept through yesterday’s sale! 😭 oh well next time... whenever that is 😂

[@pbbbht]

I, for one, am more than happy to pay more for a watch with this movement because I do **not** want a day/date or date window cluttering up my watch face when I don't really want/need it and do not want that ghost-click you get on the crown with date movement watches that are used in watches with no date.

[@TinBin-Craig]

am in love with this watch... am temepted too

[@lucschrder6821]

Cool watch and nice review! ..... A request or suggestion, an hand wound watch for a change? :)

[@PawsleyDirt]

A watch for the Hulk! (the green one that is)

[@denbou00]

Can you do a video comparing This watch to a helson shark diver I really like your videos You Sound pretty honest and And you Read view

[@inkitatus1]

Looks quality but a bit tall! Good review, cheers 👍👍