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    Case origin
    Asia (OEM partners, Hong Kong assembly)
    Dial origin
    Asia (OEM partners)
    Hands origin
    Asia (OEM partners)
    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

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    Ships from Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    Tariff situation in flux

    Current Rate

    16%

    6% HTS + 10% Section 122

    Est. Duty

    $64–$104

    on $399–$650 watch

    ⚠ Current Section 122 rate expires Jul 24, 2026 — rates may change.

    Ships from Hong Kong via FedEx

    Major component manufacturing hub. Many microbrands source cases and components from HK.

    Tariffs are assessed based on where the watch is assembled, not where individual components originate. A watch with a Japanese movement assembled in the US incurs no import duty.

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    This page was last updated: June 6, 2026 at 3 am

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