Microbrand

HELM Watches

USA · est. 2014 · 11 watches · $265–$380

helmwatches.com

North Carolina microbrand founded in 2014 by Matt Cross, HELM builds ISO 6425-certified dive watches engineered for genuine underwater use, with an emphasis on exceptional lume output and clean functional tool aesthetics. Priced under $400, HELM watches regularly sell out and generate long waitlists, and are available exclusively through the brand's own website.

The watches

11

HELM Watches Khuraburi 42 mm · automatic · 300 m $310

HELM Watches Khuraburi Titanium 42 mm · automatic · 300 m $375

HELM Watches Komodo 40 mm · automatic · 300 m $295

HELM Watches Komodo Titanium 40 mm · automatic · 300 m $350

HELM Watches Miyako 41.6 mm · automatic · 200 m $375

HELM Watches Togiak Expedition 42 mm · automatic · 200 m $340

HELM Watches Togiak Expedition UTC 42 mm · automatic · 200 m $380

HELM Watches Togiak Expedition UTC 42 mm · automatic · 200 m $380

HELM Watches Togiak Scout 39.5 mm · automatic · 100 m $265

HELM Watches Vanuatu 42 mm · automatic · 300 m $350

HELM Watches Vanuatu Titanium 42 mm · automatic · 300 m $350

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