H2O ORCA - THINNER - SHORTER - HARDER

[H2O Watch]

Thanks, as always for the response, as well as the insight :) Sounds like in addition to the painstaking attention to detail you've given the watch, you've given the same thought and consideration to package.




Like I said, I'll be buying pretty much everything, however it is offered.


I'll say it again, you've NAILED it with this one. Mark my words, the Orca is going to be an ENORMOUS success. I've never looked more forward to a new watch

Dave, youīre always welcome! I think we will open the pre-order within the next week. Just fighting with my shop system and I have the impression I will loose.

Today night I will render my own watch and here comes the first complete back side view. The H2O wave will be the only engraving without any company name to make it more serious and wearable to other watches, like Panerai, as well. I donīt think you could purchase a hardened 24mm/5mm thick PAM bracelet for our price!

[H2O Watch]

Just other point: Does everybody realize the advantages of a hardened case?

I have got today a mail package with two hardened probes: One SS cylinder and one common 2000M case out of my personal watch collection.

We have used a carpet cutting knife to make the scratches as deep as possible. On the unhardened site this was quite successful bit impossible on the other site. At least micro scratches donīt have a chance anymore.

H2O is the only micro brand offering such treatment for their watch cases as we are organizing this hardening process under our control in Germany!

[RTea]

Just other point: Does everybody realize the advantages of a hardened case?

I have got today a mail package with two hardened probes: One SS cylinder and one common 2000M case out of my personal watch collection.

We have used a carpet cutting knife to make the scratches as deep as possible. On the unhardened site this was quite successful bit impossible on the other site. At least micro scratches donīt have a chance anymore.

H2O is the only micro brand offering such treatment for their watch cases as we are organizing this hardening process under our control in Germany!

This just keeps getting better and better. I've been a lurker in this thread trying to resist but each new post reveals something new and ridiculously amazing. Micro brands are really pushing the limits and the Orca screams quality in every single aspect. Wow, just... wow...

[primerak]

Clemens - Is the hardened case standard or offered as an option? In relation will the hardening process be standard on the optional bracelet or will this be an upgrade as well? Also, looking at the caseback pics didn't see anything that possibly secures the inner case in place - I remember you mentioning some patent pending mechanism? Just curious how the inner case will be secured? Regards.

[H2O Watch]

Clemens - Is the hardened case standard or offered as an option? In relation will the hardening process be standard on the optional bracelet or will this be an upgrade as well? Also, looking at the caseback pics didn't see anything that possibly secures the inner case in place - I remember you mentioning some patent pending mechanism? Just curious how the inner case will be secured? Regards.

As requested: A la carte!

The hardening process became much more expensive at the end than quoted in the beginning of the project. We decided to leave it up to you, the customer, to opt in for the $50 hardening of the watch case and $20 for the bracelet. Based on our higher than expected own costs we will have to increase the price for the hardening by a good portion after finishing the pre-order.

BTW, the hardening is done by the same company who is also hardening the cases of a well-known German manufacturer (also optional for $260 just the case).

[DEMO111]

Beautiful back view, I am REALLY liking that clasp!

[Dan01]

That is very impressive. Looking forward to trying to get a pre-order in:). I am guessing there will be a few based on the interest:). The back of the watch looks great as well.

[H2O Watch]

I have seen so many configurations, but to finalize my own one took many weeks. In the beginning the Dress was not my favorite outer case, but with the new lug style it was growing in me. The Classic and Dress would be my choice with the same inner case. Maybe when I have the prototypes in my hand I will change over to the Vintage, because the starburst brushing and polished sides will also look awesome.

[DEMO111]

Clemens, I know exactly what you mean. There are so many good choices and so many good looking combinations that it has become incredibly tough to make a final choice. In a way, I am glad the preorder is not ready yet because I am still trying to finalize my choice combination.

[mngambler]

looking good Clemens, might have to pick one of these up once I start seeing some "real life" pics