Helson

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Hong Kong, Hong KongEst. 2009$400–$1,400 Website

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Philosophy

Brand vibe

Bronze and brass tool divers for people who actually get them wet. Founded around 2009 by a mix of European and Asian divers, Helson keeps a deliberately short catalog — Shark Diver 42 and 45 in brass, Sharkmaster 300, Caribbean — built on Miyota and ETA automatics with Super-LumiNova, priced from $399 to about $650. Restocks are irregular and the lineup rarely grows, which is part of why the Shark Diver has stayed a cult reference for a decade and a half.

Release Archive

USD $399

USD $399

USD $650

USD $569

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Sourcing & Build

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Case origin

Hong Kong

Dial origin

Not disclosed

Hands origin

Not disclosed

Lume type

Super-LumiNova

Movements

Sourcing Notes: Helson was founded around 2009 by a group of European and Asian dive and sports enthusiasts, with production based in Hong Kong. The brand publicly states it uses Miyota and ETA movements with Super-LumiNova lume, sourcing components from Europe and Asia. Case, dial and hand suppliers are not individually disclosed. Sources: helsonwatches.com, watchprojects.com (2009 launch), horologycrazy.com, watchreport.com.

Cost Transparency

Ships from Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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This page was last updated: September 4, 2026 at 4 am