H2O ORCA - THINNER - SHORTER - HARDER

[Eric L.]

Outstanding demonstration of the hardening results. Never seen that evidence from any other watch company. Thanks for going beyond the call of duty, Clemens!

[What?]

I understand that the bracelet is 24mm. Will the end links fit the Kalmar?

[H2O Watch]

I understand that the bracelet is 24mm. Will the end links fit the Kalmar?

Without looking at the drawings and having the bracelet prototype in my hand I believe it will fit to the Kalmar as well. The color temperature of titanium and SS is slightly different, so you will notice a little difference in color.

Basically the bracelet should fit to all watches with 24mm lugs. In the beginning we will sell the bracelet only with the H2O ORCA watch. It will be not available separately. I believe this bracelet with its highly decorated clasp is one major advantage of H2O ORCA series as such hardened bracelet in this quality is not available in the market.

Maybe we should have a separate pre-order for the bracelet too.

Have a nice Sunday!

[What?]

Without looking at the drawings and having the bracelet prototype in my hand I believe it will fit to the Kalmar as well. The color temperature of titanium and SS is slightly different, so you will notice a little difference in color.

Basically the bracelet should fit to all watches with 24mm lugs. In the beginning we will sell the bracelet only with the H2O ORCA watch. It will be not available separately. I believe this bracelet with its highly decorated clasp is one major advantage of H2O ORCA series as such hardened bracelet in this quality is not available in the market.

Maybe we should have a separate pre-order for the bracelet too.

Have a nice Sunday!

The bracelet for the Kalmar does not match exactly anyway. The Kalmar is grade 5 and the bracelet is not.

I have a perfect solution - keep the hardened stainless bracelet for the Orca, and make one in grade 5 titanium for my Kalmar!

Please?

[H2O Watch]

The bracelet for the Kalmar does not match exactly anyway. The Kalmar is grade 5 and the bracelet is not.

I have a perfect solution - keep the hardened stainless bracelet for the Orca, and make one in grade 5 titanium for my Kalmar!

Please?

Of course our bracelet for the Kalmar has been made from same titanium grade 5 like the watch itself.

Making the bracelet links out of titanium would be possible, but to manufacture the micro-adjustment clasp from titanium as well would be very expensive. Selling 10 or maybe 20 bracelets will not justify the tooling costs and would result in a very high product price.

[What?]

Of course our bracelet for the Kalmar has been made from same titanium grade 5 like the watch itself.

Making the bracelet links out of titanium would be possible, but to manufacture the micro-adjustment clasp from titanium as well would be very expensive. Selling 10 or maybe 20 bracelets will not justify the tooling costs and would result in a very high product price.

I apologize! I did not know that the Kalmar bracelet is grade 5 as well. It seems to pick up scuff marks very easily. Being grade 5, it should be about 50% harder than stainless, so I just assumed it wouldn't scratch much.

But since it is a watch band, it gets rubbed against all sorts of things. So maybe I'll go for the hardened stainless one if the color is ok.

At least make the clasp available right away so I can use it with the titanium band. Then if the color is good I'll keep bothering you until you sell the rest of the band too. :)

[Alessio Scala]

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.

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Clemens
your configuration is not my prefered, but i have mine ready waiting for the opening of preorder......
i really like the classic case and the vintage i think that i ll take both if is possible
your project are my prefered in the latest years, i love my kalmar and i REALLY love this orca project!
BIG congrats!

[mekenical]

I have decided that this will be what I order. Having owned two kalmars I know this will make me happy. awesome clemens.

[DEMO111]

Good choice Mekenical. I think I have finally settled on my favorite choice. Clemens, I am ready for preorder when you are.

[Alessio Scala]

Good choice Mekenical. I think I have finally settled on my favorite choice. Clemens, I am ready for preorder when you are.

very nice choice!i really like it, mine was the same config but whit another case... classic or vintage or boot!
i think that Clemens is VERY busy in this days preparing the on-line preorder.....