Enter The Dragon! Helm Komodo

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The most anticipated new watch of the year? Quite possible? Does it live up to they hype? Hmmmmmmm. Watch and find out. Cheers, Jody

[@paddypower5965]

"How many watches have Helm made?" "Three" "Three different models?" "Yes, one watch of each"

[@rotary3k]

It only took 2 years on the wait list, but my Komodo arrived today! Totally worth the wait, its built like a tank. Thanks to your videos I now have Phoibos Voyager, a Vostok Amphibia, a Pagani chrono, and now this Helm Komodo. My wife wont thank you but I sure will, you have been a fantastic guide into the world of watch collecting (insanity?) Keep the vids (and the great Tshirts) coming Jody!!!

[@douglasladowski6342]

The best part of this brand is they pay attention to the customers

[@jasonwb6884]

I want a helm, but almost impossible to get one, always out of stock. Even when notified, I got home and they were already gone. And I'm not paying inflated Ebay prices for a Seiko movement watch. I think Helm needs to bump up their manufacturing on their watches and hire some more people.

[@Minty_Fern]

Hey just wanted to say I absolutely love your videos and whenever I see a new one I can't help but watch right away. I can't wait for your follow up review on this watch as I was one of the lucky few who was able to get one in this dial. Keep up the great videos!

[@stitgibekili]

I ordered this guy at 7:01 EST and my second Khuraburi at 7:02. Helm are the most favorite of the 37 watches I own. Highly recommended!

[@HVG67]

Ha, ordered both the Komodo and Khuraburi too and received both on Wednesday!

[@spenne3128]

Watch arrived today, looks great thanks again for tip about the smaller clasp makes all the difference.

[@curtisxxu]

PSA: The Helm Komodo is available for pre-order on their site right now. They replaced their FC2 clasp with the smaller FC1 clasp (the one Jody used to replace his large clasp). Also new orange color!

[@thehypercovery]

there was a sale yesterday and i'm pretty sure it sold out in 2 seconds. Time to try again next year! super excited

[@jmsarriat]

Thank you Jody for your great work and effort putting this hands on so quickly. As I was fearing just from reading the dimensions there's something odd about this one. The looks are great, the ergonomics... Keep up the good work!

[@spenne3128]

Thanks for the tip on the clasp, ordered one as soon as i saw the video to go with my Komodo, love the channel by the way.

[@jamesarthur6962]

I love it, perfect for my large wrist, a brilliant piece to wear on casual Saturdays in shorts, a polo & some kicks.

[@Dave062YT]

Dec 2019 and like every single model and variation that Helm make, it's sold out .There's a surprise

[@gchard]

Just pulled the trigger on this one. Thanks Jody

[@andrewlobley9232]

Well after watching your reviews for Zelos I purchased a Hammerhead and a Swordfish and could not be more pleased. I have also enjoyed all your reviews for Helm but always struggled to get one! I contacted Helm asking due to current world events will the Komodo release still go ahead and to my surprise they got back to me saying they had one in stock! So I just 'dived' in and purchased it plus a bit cheeky asked if i could have the SS1 strap instead of the SS3 and they agreed. Just arrived in the post and can honestly say I could not be happier. Thank you for bringing this brand to my attention. Keep up the brilliant reviews, Andy.

[@buijs1967]

Another great review, thanks for the tip on the smaller clasp option. The white one is nice but the black ones seems to have a bit of extra lume in the chapter ring which is cool.

[@domenicfp]

This honest reviews are why your videos are so well done. Thank you. The watch seems to be a well made watch.

[@sleepinglysithia]

I managed to pick up a black dial Komodo with white date window (BGW9 lume) today! It was very difficult to pick between this and the white dial version. I gather most people's favorite is the white dial. It is very beautiful. I went with the black dial because I prefer the BGW9 lume. Also the chapter ring is lumed on the black dial. Helm dropped 200 units and they were sold out within 10 minutes! I feel very lucky. Thank you for introducing me to Helm watches!

[@krustykrabb83]

Luv the clasp and very tough looking watch.. As always, nice review sir..

[@neilwade9870]

Another great review. Interesting watch from a brand I was unaware of. Keep up the good work.

[@halibut1249]

Jody I've been looking at divers and I remembered how enthusiastic you were about the Helm models. I agree with your comments about the Komodo, plus I would prefer a slightly wider dia. case for a diver. So I'll try for one of the other models but the comments about availability make me think it's very difficult to pick one up. Helm talks about going to full production in early 2021 but if their runs are only 200 watches and they're selling to the world....well, it's difficult. Thank you as always for your vids and your candid appraisals. It helps buyers and prob also helps the watch makers.

[@calnative4904]

Jody, just wanted to update you... got the new clasp and it’s a much better fit, plus it looks better. Thanks for the tip.

[@philledwards77]

On ya Jody! You bloody lucky so and so! Ha ha ha!!! Thanks for making the rest of us who missed our jealous. 😉👍

[@Nigel-nar53]

I was hoping your review would appear before the watch went on sale. In its absence I bought one anyway (in white) now having seen your review I'm so glad I did. Can't wait for it to arrive now. Cheers.... 👍

[@gchard]

I took my Komodo off of that bracelet and put it on a matching ice blue leather strap and it is now perfection. Over a month on wrist and it's accurate plus 2 seconds.

[@S-Ltd1000]

2023 was Helm year for me. A Vanuatu in August after a 2 year wait and the white Komodo 3 months later. I only wear it on the bracelet so no problems there and thankfully they have ditched the massive clasp. I didn't think I was going to get on with the dimensions but I absolutely love it. It's remained at the top of my collection for a few weeks now and runs at plus 1 second a day. Such a great watch.

[@bubbab7792]

Good vid and narrative Jody. Intriguing watch. 👍

[@aticlabs7319]

Thanks to you I was able to snag one before they sold out! Thank you!! I have an idea for a possible fix with the rubber strap. Because of another of your videos, I went to the Crafter Blue website and noticed that the rubber strap for the seiko sumo is designed for a 20 mm lug. I think their design that extends past the lug bar to hug the case would fix the problem you pointed out.

[@LestestsdeCarlo]

What a beautiful piece !

[@kerpowski1]

That polar dial is, excuse the pun, super cool! Love the combo of blue lume on a stark white dial. The watch might benefit from a silicone strap similar to a Crafter Blue with fitted/molded/curved ends. The placement of the lugs does look odd, but I honestly wouldn't mind since I'd propably keep it on the lovely bracelet.

[@unacarafea567]

Totally agree with the fact that it really looks awkward when on a strap. Too much height. I was about to do the pre-order and found this video that confirms my suspicions. They have replaced the extension clasp with a more ergonomic clasp.

[@ZoSo828]

Never heard of Helm until this video. This watch looks really cool and the design is great. It’s a shame it’s sold out. Will keep an eye out for this one.

[@villagranvicent]

Great review! Love my Komodo and I agree, the bracelet clasp is massive, more than the width I don’t like the length of it! and a little uncomfortable so I am on the waiting list for the clasp without diver’s extension. I switch to a Nato strap but at the end went back to steel.

[@charliedoyle118]

Hmmmmm....sold out......sold out.........sold out. Every watch on the site is sold out. I'm dying a slow death here.

[@innstikk]

Better watch here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/rossdavis/kraken-h2-premium-titanium-watch-without-the-retai?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=hamtun

[@HVG67]

@@BurntPlaydoh hmm, titanium is kind of a standout feature at this pricepoint

[@christianmills7728]

Yep, I know the feeling

[@marcosarg1]

did you put your email on their site? i did, got one telling me about the next release that ended like 3 days ago, got one watch now i wait....

[@gchard]

I put the UTC time in my calendar then I just sat on the page refreshing until the "sold out" popped off then I quickly made an order. By the time I was done, they were all sold out.

[@Runner9264]

Looks really good. Shades of Orient Saturation Diver. Has awesome wrist presence. Great review.

[@michaelkane6797]

Not surprisingly, they are already sold out! Probably a bit too much watch for me anyway, but I really like the BGW9 black version. Thanks for the review!

[@Furniture121]

I love that dial! I'm a sucker for a clean, legible dial.

[@Mister_Phafanapolis]

That's a good looking dive watch. I'm loving the symmetry of the date at 6 (It's so obvious, the symmetry!). Colors are awesome; the icy blue lum on the white dial looks great. I would love to have one in my collection. It's a fun, spunky dive watch, something different in a sea of serious Rolex Submarine impressionists.

[@shanoneva]

Was really waiting to order one (black dial with white markers). Missed the release for about a few hours and the one I wanted was already sold out. Hmm... I am a bit intrigued by your review. Ended up ordering the Khuraburi and I must say I am very happy about it.

[@ofercarmeli6508]

Looks fantastic!

[@ihabkahnung]

I am so not into divers atall. But. I followed your Casio Royale Mod tip. Got me some GooGone. Omg it smells so nice you want to clean the whole house with it. Did the mod. Really nice... Thx.

[@dinner_workingsly]

I like the low lug height. Makes the watch look like a dive compass. I’m getting the orange shortly.

[@BennyLlama]

Great review Jody. I put myself on the waiting list for one of these and I'm number 8404 in line so I have nearly 5 years to wait!

[@ruby055]

I got the black with the blue lume, we will see on the clasp. Sold my last one too big for 2x what I paid. So there are so many fans, really wanted a white dial, but sold out.

[@kheldaur2107]

I was on the waiting list of about a year. And a couple of days ago was able to order one. Can´t wait to get my hands on the one.

[@roybatty4687]

Like the new transition effects.

[@charlie-obrien]

You are spot on again with this review, Jody. It's a beautiful watch and well built with all of the diver feature that we crave. However the dimensions are still off and that stainless bracelet and clasp is a failing of a pretty high magnitude. One nice thing that I have learned from you regarding these micro bands is their ability to adjust more quickly to the demands of the market. Hopefully the boys at Helm will redo this model or create another soon that meets the more desired specs. Cheers

[@Friendsshare]

What's wrong with the clasp? I think it's neat

[@joem5140]

7 Aug 2019 ALL sold out still...Great review as always.

[@ballpaul]

Hello Jody, Do we need change the clasp links in order to fit the FC1 clasp? Thank you. Paul

[@lonewolf30531]

Helm watches the best micro brand watch available. Steinhart is awesome also. Thanks for the content .

[@boristabacsplatt6609]

Another great review which once again gets down to the nitty-gritty detail which separates very good watches from the brilliant. I agree about the clasp and lug hole problems, and I also think the top-heavy look of this smaller watch could be solved by putting a less bulbous case back on it, perhaps made out of titanium for strength, to save 2-3mm off the height so it sits better on the wrist. Here's hoping Helm listen to your constructive comments and they make newer versions of this good tool dive watch truly brilliant.

[@1SaG]

Oh well... here we go again. Got a mail from Helm a few days ago about their website crashing due to them getting a new batch of Komodos. Shortly thereafter, I get another mail stating that the site was back. Checked the page, saw there were Komodos marked as "available", but didn't order straight away (was the middle of the night in Europe). Checked again the next day and all variants were sold out. I guess I might as well give up all hope of ever getting my hands on this watch... :D

[@garryhall9660]

Helm also has the option to fit a vanuatu style bracelet which is far better than the usual one. its awesome with the orange dial. the low lug hole problem can be sorted by helm if fitting a strap by having the end links built into the strap such as the Tudor pelagos does.

[@jesus_built_my_hotrod]

I actually like the look of the low lugs with the rubber strap. Makes it look steam punk.

[@rockdocpalmcoast4189]

I truly like the chunky clasp. Beautiful watch.

[@HVG67]

Got mine in Wednesday and agree on all points of your assessment, Jody. That clasp is a big eyesore. Also I have an issue with the screwed in pins... They tend to come out on mine. Yes, one popped out after a day of wearing it this morning and dropped my watch on the floor! It happened while at work, but I luckily had a small screwdriver to put it in again. However: another pin was about to come out early this evening. Of course I caught it before it did come out all the way as I was checking on the one that I tightened before. It was a different one. Nothing that some blue loctite can't fix. But a bit disappointing. So I agree with the criticism on the bracelet. It was a very big hassle putting it on, and once on, the clasp is way too big and its diver extension makes it uncomfortable to wear. Also the pins to operate the extension are sharp and uncomfortable to use. I also might have to resort to ordering the alternative FC1 clasp as I do love the rest of the looks of the bracelet....

[@wikster6630]

Love your reviews and attention to details! Looking at this brand here in covid 2020. Curious if you still have it in your collection and how it has performed for you. Thoughts?

[@anonanon2160]

Nice video, thanks. Any chance of doing a regular vid on micro brands to look out for 'in the next 3 months'?

[@oliverceberg9137]

Just ordered my „Komodo“ 😃 can‘t wait to get my new diver in a couple of days 👍🏼 Cheers from 🇨🇭

[@randybeckman2069]

I am looking for a submariner/Diver style Watch. How does the Helm compare to the Seiko SKX, Phoibos PY007, Tisell Diver, Orient Mako. In overall quality how would you rank these 5?

[@davesadler3752]

Hi Jody, Great video....Did you get the FC1 Clasp? It would be great to see the watch with the new clasp.

[@darrellbutler6179]

I stayed up till one o clock this morning to order mine, black with blue lume, and I'm glad I did as when I got up at nine they had all gone. Another £250 lighter because of your channel and when DHL get here they will no doubt sting me for import duty lol. I, of course, don't hold any of this against you. Interesting watches are hard to find and I thank you for your diligence. I will hold off buying any more for a while as 10 so far this year is probably too much, at least the Mrs thinks so. Keep up the good work Sir.

[@sIikBeav3r]

Did you get hit with import duty in the end? And if so, how much?

[@RondelayAOK]

Helm is just so good. . .

[@guyfromsac1]

Jody, your watch videos have become my favorite and I look forward to watching whenever I see you posted a new one. Keep it up man!

[@ianmism]

I bought a Invicta Pro Diver as a early 60th birthday present to my self ..I love it ....Just a stupid question ...How many winds does it take to wind a automatic up . Noticed that it runs 6 sec fast when wound up & slowly goes negative 6 eventually , when wound down . I`m guessing thats normal .

[@lanceromance6793]

My new VanuatuTi has just shipped. It was a long wait but I'm sure the wait will be worth the end result.

[@anthonydevono8833]

Went on waiting list today so hoping that I can get the white version you reviewed as I don't have any white divers in my collection

[@davemiller3027]

Dam I missed out yesterday. They sold out very quickly. Oh well I’ll get one in August when they have there next release.

[@davidAll5]

excellent review, thans Helm watches are beautiful

[@darrensmith6999]

Lovely piece would be a killer in Bronze.Nice vid.

[@calnative4904]

I pounced on it Jody as soon as it showed up on the site (after refreshing over and over), I ordered the same one as you did 🙂 Just a note they’re sold out of the clasps...

[@Steve-qo4hi]

Got lucky and scored one today. Now the long wait.

[@lenpowell6647]

What a beauty! What more can I say? Cheers.

[@AP_Thailand]

Very interesting and honest review as usual, love the dial and the size at 40mm, nevertheless the thickness on wrist is little too much for me.

[@RyTyme]

Do you think that clasp would work well with a Seiko Monster, or just be avoided altogether?

[@michaeltihon3485]

Ahaaa, you got yours already ? That was quick ! Mine is still in process for shipping. Glad I could pick one (actually 2, if you add the Khuraburi I also took). They were sold out very quick. Can't wait for them to come in. For the clasp, I ordered their normal clasp, the FC1 and only kept the FC2 with diver's extension in case I need it. But I will wear them with the FC1. Actually, Helm told me that they would maybe reconsider providing the watches with the FC1 by default, the FC2 with the diver's extension still being an option. It would indeed be a smart move. Nice video , thanks :) ps : Just note that the bezel is SS, not ceramic (at 8:55) ;)

[@antha8611]

How does it compare to the Hamtun H2 Kraken? They look very similar to each other, but how do they compare on wrist?

[@joelopic]

Nice watch. I own the khuraburi and they really need a twin trigger release clasp and shred some weight which would make them a superb watch at the price.

[@fraserp2377]

ugh, I managed to pick up a watch, but I only just listened to your review and the FC1 clasp is sold out..

[@artieshell9205]

Clasp. One more perspective. Some of us have bear paws as hands (with small wrists) and a normal clasp doesn’t open large enough to fit hand through. Sinns diver extension helps. I bet this long helm clasp will help too.

[@dynamotightstar3472]

Hey Jody, thanks for the great video mate. Our Komodo arrived yesterday. It's amazing!! And beautiful too! 😍 My little boy did an unboxing video about it. Now, I put a thank you message in the description and linked this video but then thought about it and I'm not sure of I'm aloud to link your videos or not. Is there a problem with that at all? I can delete if necessary. Thanks again mate.

[@avivmizrachi4382]

You said "lume pig". I like.

[@almoscola8684]

What a tease, you had me at hello, unfortunately they have absolutely nothing for sale.. ;0( keep up the great work!

[@williamsipe1151]

I know not everyone has access to a high-end machine shop, but I'm thinking about adding a second set of lug holes for the rubber/ nylon straps. Time will tell...

[@allthingsrandom8137]

Like always, a great video

[@swingdigger5644]

I was straight on their site for the white and.....SOLD OUT ...ill just have to wait...smashin lookin watch well done again sir..great review..hurry up and get yoooor one on ebay...😃

[@gregwallace9035]

You're doing something right Jody. 60 mins after you post your vid there are 1120 views. I've never heard of this watch but it's interesting. Cheers!

[@deanspeer1]

Great review, why are so few built?

[@chrishonney9374]

Anybody know if Helms' release of the Komodo this coming Friday will be a V2, re-engineered version of the watch or is it the V1? I tried contacting them about this but reviewed no answer. Thanks

[@gregorywalker4997]

i do love your reviews! i will say that on my citizen blue angels watch that the lug holes are much higher making it almost impossible to use a non factory strap--there's no room between the spring bar and the case--even with a little filing (ugh) on the case--so this is the opposite problem. i'll take the helm "problem" any day. signed up with helm with little or no expectation of being contacted.

[@tavisjou3778]

This watch looks awesome. Since I broke my orient mako xl in bicycle accident im considering to buy this one or then chinese homage from seiko marine master 300m.

[@meak911]

Hamtun H2 Kraken or Helm Komodo? Which one should I go with?

[@GaryGiffin]

I was lucky to grab the Komodo White Dial! Waited at my computer until they went live @4pm PST.

[@davidsbikeride]

You are really taking over the watch review world , well done... very professional , given time you could give up the day job 😁

[@douglasladowski6342]

Tried to get one. Button tap too slow. Well at least I can keep watching the video. Thanks Jody

[@naiangha1821]

The wait is over 🙌🏿

[@michaelforde4373]

its like wearing a bitter barrell strapped to your wrist ,if I may be so bold as to suggest so. great review as always

[@dmntuba]

BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@chrishonney9374]

I tried getting one of these and they sold out in like 2-3 hours when i was out to dinner. Reached out to Helm to see about getting one after they were sold out and had no response from the company. I can only hope they do another run of these soon and that I'm not late to the party again.

[@HVG67]

Ha! Was waiting for this: just bought one (03AR2) as well mate (and a Khuraburi 02AR4)! And all but the 03AR2 are sold out right now! Cheers from Europe (watching F1, down under!)...