H2O chrono on the horizon ?

Danny_T · Post by **Danny_T** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 12:46 pm

H2O CHRONO DEVELOPMENT:
Using the world´s most advanced crown / pusher system with tested 750 bar water-resistance! There´s no better technical solution out there.

This is looking good. Similar DNA to the kalmar but different size (reduced) as per Clemens.

Teaser pics from FB

pbj204 · Post by **pbj204** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 12:57 pm

As much as people love Halios, I think H2O wins as the best quality Micro brand. The finishing is always excellent.

Axelay2003 · Post by **Axelay2003** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 1:04 pm

Reduced as in 40mm?

rockmastermike · Post by **rockmastermike** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 1:09 pm

good work, keep us posted!

Jeep99dad · Post by **Jeep99dad** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 1:17 pm

Hopefully it'll be a sensible size.

mattcantwin · Post by **mattcantwin** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 1:32 pm

Great teaser shots.

Danny_T · Post by **Danny_T** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 1:37 pm

Jeep99dad wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 01, 2017 1:17 pm
Hopefully it'll be a sensible size.

I'm very sure this one will be.

r.palace · Post by **r.palace** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 1:49 pm

Danny_T wrote:
Jeep99dad wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 01, 2017 1:17 pm
Hopefully it'll be a sensible size.
I'm very sure this one will be.

Maybe sensible is relative; sensible also applies to case height and LTL. I dig Clemens' work ethic but 40mm cases with a LTL of more than 50mm and/or case height of more than 13mm doesn't qualify as sensible IMO

Post by **CGSshorty** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 2:35 pm

As long as he doesn't do anything weird, this is going to look great.
Can we assume it is a 7750?

rockmastermike · Post by **rockmastermike** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 2:39 pm

like that the pushers can be used at depth - not that I dive, but still cool

Nellipj · Post by **Nellipj** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 2:55 pm

Thanks Danny, this one looks like a winner!

Danny_T · Post by **Danny_T** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 8:08 pm

r.palace wrote:
Danny_T wrote:
Jeep99dad wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 01, 2017 1:17 pm
Hopefully it'll be a sensible size.
I'm very sure this one will be.
Maybe sensible is relative; sensible also applies to case height and LTL. I dig Clemens' work ethic but 40mm cases with a LTL of more than 50mm and/or case height of more than 13mm doesn't qualify as sensible IMO

You'll be pleasantly surprised. All three areas you mentioned should make most people smile.

Danny_T · Post by **Danny_T** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 8:11 pm

CGSshorty wrote:As long as he doesn't do anything weird, this is going to look great.
Can we assume it is a 7750?

I cannot confirm or deny

Post by **matt.wu** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 8:47 pm

pbj204 wrote:As much as people love Halios, I think H2O wins as the best quality Micro brand. The finishing is always excellent.

Agree with quality of the product. He loses out to many, many micros on design from my perspective.

rockmastermike · Post by **rockmastermike** » Wed Aug 02, 2017 4:40 am

Danny_T wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 01, 2017 8:11 pm

CGSshorty wrote:As long as he doesn't do anything weird, this is going to look great.
Can we assume it is a 7750?
I cannot confirm or deny

oh please let there be a wobble - I love the wobble

DEMO · Post by **DEMO** » Wed Aug 02, 2017 5:01 am

Nice! I've been waiting for this one.

Jeep99dad · Post by **Jeep99dad** » Wed Aug 02, 2017 10:32 am

r.palace wrote:
Danny_T wrote:
Jeep99dad wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 01, 2017 1:17 pm
Hopefully it'll be a sensible size.
I'm very sure this one will be.
Maybe sensible is relative; sensible also applies to case height and LTL. I dig Clemens' work ethic but 40mm cases with a LTL of more than 50mm and/or case height of more than 13mm doesn't qualify as sensible IMO

Agreed
I'd want 40-42 with 48-50 L2L max and 13mm thick ideally to keep it wrist versatile

Jeep99dad · Post by **Jeep99dad** » Wed Aug 02, 2017 10:36 am

matt.wu wrote:
pbj204 wrote:As much as people love Halios, I think H2O wins as the best quality Micro brand. The finishing is always excellent.
Agree with quality of the product. He loses out to many, many micros on design from my perspective.

Yeap. He has one of the best quality out there in microland for sure. Case finish is always top notch.
But a lot of his designs are just odd and/or too big i think. Even those with borderline diameter for me are too thick or too long.
He also started adding skulls to one of his last designs and that turned me off. Felt like fashion watch territory to me (and I don't like skulls on clothes or watches ) but that's a matter of preference.

Jeep99dad · Post by **Jeep99dad** » Wed Aug 02, 2017 10:37 am

I am curious to see what mvt he uses... Valjoux, Sellita, 2892+DD module...

DEMO · Post by **DEMO** » Wed Aug 02, 2017 11:50 am

I've always liked the H20 case sizes. The Orca line of watches are a nice size IMO.

I really like the inclining bezel with domed crystal. Hot!

Hoping for a classic & clean dial layout......like Brice said, no skulls..... or mirror polished purple finish.

cali kid · Post by **cali kid** » Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:11 pm

looks like this piece also comes with his...

loud bezel design on the other H2O watches..

Danny_T · Post by **Danny_T** » Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:17 pm

DEMO wrote:I've always liked the H20 case sizes. The Orca line of watches are a nice size IMO.

I really like the inclining bezel with domed crystal. Hot!

Hoping for a classic & clean dial layout......like Brice said, no skulls..... or mirror polished purple finish.

LOL. Don't worry there won't be and flash or pizazz or skulls, purple stuff etc. I'm pretty confident this will be DWC approved. This model is definitely taking it up a few notches.

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:22 pm

If the pushers can be operated at 7500m, why do they screw down? More likely, they're good to that depth when they're screwed down. In which case, who cares?

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:40 pm

Seppia wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:27 pm

JP Chestnut wrote:If the pushers can be operated at 7500m, why do they screw down? More likely, they're good to that depth when they're screwed down. In which case, who cares?
I would guess they don't work when screwed down.

Who cares? I care, so far I haven't been able to take any of my Chronos on my 7499m dives, now thanks to this new and useful groundbreaking design I'll be able to.

I guess I'll have to stick with the kalamar for my 7999m dives though.

Of course they can't be used when screwed down. Hence, the "who cares". They can have a depth rating of infinity when screwed down, but that doesn't mean they're usable in a bathtub.

Jeep99dad · Post by **Jeep99dad** » Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:48 pm

JP Chestnut wrote:
Seppia wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:27 pm

JP Chestnut wrote:If the pushers can be operated at 7500m, why do they screw down? More likely, they're good to that depth when they're screwed down. In which case, who cares?
I would guess they don't work when screwed down.

Who cares? I care, so far I haven't been able to take any of my Chronos on my 7499m dives, now thanks to this new and useful groundbreaking design I'll be able to.

I guess I'll have to stick with the kalamar for my 7999m dives though.
Of course they can't be used when screwed down. Hence, the "who cares". They can have a depth rating of infinity when screwed down, but that doesn't mean they're usable in a bathtub.

Exactly

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