H2O KALMAR - the picture thread

[PTG]

It would be difficult to develop a watch design that suits everybody.

It would be more than difficult. It would be IMPOSSIBLE. The Kalmar is probably too large for my wrist, so I may never own one. Whether or not I like the design, I'm very happy that there are people like you out there taking risks and creating new designs and giving the buying public choices. I admire and respect you for that.

[SBD]

I can say it because when I see a WR on a dial and the caseback is different there is an inconguity, otherwise referred to as a fail. It has nothing to do with buying or having the watch. I have already stated my personal opinion about the watch! Hence I chose not to buy one, but I'm not sure that doesn't preclude my posting an opinion on it. Drives me crazy when people don't get context and get a little emotional.

Dude, go back and read what you wrote. You came in with guns blazing -- comparing the Kalmar to the LM7 bezel and Korbek caseback issues. A more balanced response would have been to simply ask "Is there a reason that the caseback says 2000m when the dial says 3000m?"

Then you would have found that there is a very good reason, in fact. Customization is the whole key to the Kalmar, and the display back is an optional customization component. A 3000m display back ain't happening (I've never seen one above 500m before), so you have a 2000m caseback. Makes sense that you'd want folks to know that this changes the overall performance of the piece.

But because you jumped straight to the conculsion of "watch fail" you look like troll or a guy with an axe to grind. Neither endeavor is very productive, so you got some backlash. Now you can either keep digging yourself deeper or own it.


And to you guys who hopped on this -- love the different combos! Congrats on your very personally-configured watches! And to Clemens, much respect to you for pulling off such an ambitious project!

[H2O Watch]

Dude, go back and read what you wrote. You came in with guns blazing -- comparing the Kalmar to the LM7 bezel and Korbek caseback issues. A more balanced response would have been to simply ask "Is there a reason that the caseback says 2000m when the dial says 3000m?"

Then you would have found that there is a very good reason, in fact. Customization is the whole key to the Kalmar, and the display back is an optional customization component. A 3000m display back ain't happening (I've never seen one above 500m before), so you have a 2000m caseback. Makes sense that you'd want folks to know that this changes the overall performance of the piece.

But because you jumped straight to the conculsion of "watch fail" you look like troll or a guy with an axe to grind. Neither endeavor is very productive, so you got some backlash. Now you can either keep digging yourself deeper or own it.


And to you guys who hopped on this -- love the different combos! Congrats on your very personally-configured watches! And to Clemens, much respect to you for pulling off such an ambitious project!

@SBD: Thank you for bringing it to the point.

Let us come back to the main subject of this thread: PICTURES! Looking forward to see more of your combinations!

[richc1958]

On the grey strap.....

[MrMayface]

60 Second Bezel w/ Super LumiNova













GMT Bezel w/ Black Paint

[Eric L.]

Very nice bezel lume job!

[Sean779]

Dude, go back and read what you wrote. You came in with guns blazing -- comparing the Kalmar to the LM7 bezel and Korbek caseback issues. A more balanced response would have been to simply ask "Is there a reason that the caseback says 2000m when the dial says 3000m?

Good point, glad you made it. That should have been his simple question, the rest was grandstanding and hey look at me.

[cochese2323]

Couple more pics. Just can't say enough about how nice this watch is.

Isofrane isn't the most attractive looking combo, but it is by far the most comfortable so far.



And I absolutely love the color of the lume. Camera does not do it justice, it has a little more greenish to it, almost like the Panerai 6 in my avatar pic.



Either way, this is probably on of the best watch photographs I have ever taken personally. (awesome watch probably has a lot to do with it)

[zoli10]

And now I've seen a bunch of others and the various compositions, I feel compelled to say I am amazed. At the truly horribleness of this watch. Garrish hands, way too thick case (what's in it?), lugs that protrude like buck teeth, and the meccano/lego toy aspect of the watch.

How long before they hit the sales corner and languish?

I'm going to find some shoes that are three times too big, paint them different colors, put on my clown nose, put on my stripey blazer, put on the ginger Ronald wig and scour the SC for a matching watch.

IMO, of course. Your mileage may vary.

This is a thread for pictures posted by people who bought the Kalmar...is that really too hard for you to understand? You could start another thread meant for people who hate this watch, but I'm guessing you'd get very few posts.

On another note, please post a photo of you in the outfit you described....unless you're all talk, and were trying to be funny. Fail.

[richc1958]

60 Second Bezel w/ Super LumiNova













GMT Bezel w/ Black Paint

I love the Black bezel and the crown guards with the blue face.....CLemens are any available?