It’s a unique story, and not one that I’ve yet encountered across nearly 100 watches and connections with literally dozens of manufacturers of varying sizes.For someone that wants something special – something truly genuine – the Orion is unlike anything else you’ll consider… and that’s just part of what makes it great.The world of horology has become commoditized. ), that doesn't mean it's the only option for a dive watch enthusiast on the hunt for something a bit more insider (and uncommon) than your run-of-the-mill Seikos or Hamiltons. From the moment I sized the steel bracelet, I was surprised by how much the Calamity felt like my old Omega 2254 Seamaster. ORIENT STAR Mechanical Contemporary Watch. Dial text isn't out of control and just about everything on the dial and the ceramic bezel is lumed with blue-glow BGW9 Superluminova. I currently have 33 watches in my collection.WYCA generates revenue whenever you interact with an advertisement on our website or purchase a watch from an affiliated watch store. Sale Price: 650.00 Original Price: 700.00. sale. The bezel is nicely integrated into the case, with a crisp action and subtle but functional engraved grip on its edge. Hellcat: Emerald. It’s a unique story, and not one that I’ve yet encountered across nearly 100 watches and connections with literally dozens of manufacturers of varying sizes. Email Address. Erschaffen Sie bleibende Momente mit ORIENT.

It’s a seemingly impossible combination that succeeds because of its smaller case size and reserved styling.It carries an air of confidence that’s hard to describe.

One note of fair warning on the bracelet, it's hard to size. Considerably thinner (and more costly) than the more commonly seen 2824, the 2892 is one of ETA's more premium off-the-shelf offerings. Photo courtesy of Orion Watches Lug-to-lug size is also reasonable at 48mm and the Orion Calamity is water-resistant to 666ft (perhaps a not-so-subtle tribute to Bulova “Devil Divers” from the 1970s). Lug width is 20mm and although I’m typically a strict bracelet guy, this watch seems like it would be fun to mix and match straps with.

FAQ & Contact Retail Locations. Please sign up for the e-mail list for critical production updates and news! The bright orange accent on the seconds hand adds some welcome warmth, and the matte dial works really well with the bright white applied markers, and is offered only in a no-date execution. See Watch Details. The Orion is a microbrand at its most micro, where the individual behind the brand is also the person that manufactures your watch. It's unassuming, bright, clear, balanced, and casual without being lazy or brash. HELLCAT (COMING SOON!) Hellcat. Done.That’s all it takes to create a brand. With the bracelet sized, the Orion wears beautifully and does so with minimal affectation beyond being As with any microbrand watch, while the Orion Calamity is an interesting and appealing alternative to some of the more common players in the enthusiast dive watch world, it also has to compete on their level. Third-party companies will design and assemble your watch, preferably with your input (but that’s not needed), and then ship them to you. It's a great size, it checks all the dive watch boxes, and refreshingly it does so without making any heavy-handed or inauthentic references to vintage dive watches (or a date display). It serves a purpose – putting its founder through watchmaker’s school – and does so with clear intent. Bracelet Upgrade. Visible via a display case back, the 2892 in the Calamity is finished in a simple but effective enough manner and it's nice to see this movement being used in the creation of a slim diver. It fits my wrist The knurled crown gives the watch a tough persona, and the sapphire glass, NH35 movement, and 100m of water resistance give it the technical chops to back that persona up.Nick’s passion for horology is obvious, and one only needs to It builds a connection to the brand that most just can’t replicate. Orion Watches sale. From a design standpoint, the Calamity is legible and modern without being overly stark.