H2O Kalmar 2 Deep Diver DAMASCUS® [DEEP EXOTICA]

Every year I assume H2O Watch is surely running out of ways to surprise us, and each year they politely demonstrate that I am, once again, wrong. 

The 2025 BLACK FRIDAY lineup is classic H2O Watch: technically bold, aesthetically distinctive, and built with the sort of obsessive engineering that feels almost unnecessary in the best possible way.

The standout this time is the H2O Kalmar 2 Deep Diver DAMASCUS® with its almost unbelievable 25’000-metres of water resistance—officially certified in Germany, no less (insert muscle emoji). 

It’s the kind of specification that makes you check the number twice, then shrug your shoulders and accept that H2O have decided to treat oceanic physics as more of a suggestion.

The case material is especially interesting. This isn’t Timascus, nor is it a typical pattern-welded titanium. It’s an in-house developed alloy with the precise composition kept closely under wraps—very Clemens, very H2O. 

You still get all the characteristic Damascus-style striping, but the tone, weight, and finish make it quite clear you’re dealing with something out of the ordinary. It looks exotic without trying too hard, and it suits the watch’s purpose.

There are two bezel choices: the epic TURBINE bezel with sapphire inlay, which has a clean mechanical presence and could probably be used to bore a hole into the seafloor.

And the new WINDOW or porthole bezel, which adds depth and a slightly more architectural asthetic that you might expect to find on Captain Nemo’s Nautilus submarine. 

Both rotate with the familiar H2O precision—positive, deliberate, and exactly what you’d expect from a watchmaker that machines everything with the seriousness of hardcore industrial equipment.

Dial options include: meteorite, gradient fades from black to orange or black to blue, and the titanium-zirconium variant emblazoned with a luminous 25000M so you can boast to all your mates down the pub or any passing giant squid when you're down there, in the abyss.

Each has its own personality without drifting into novelty for novelty’s sake. They work because the underlying watch is so uncompromising. There really is nothing quite like them, truly a class of their own.

If 25’000 metres feels a little excessive for daily wear and it likely is for the average man on the street, the rest of the H2O Black Friday range still offers plenty for mere mortals. 

The Kalmar 6000M in stainless or DLC picks up H2O’s venomous new SNAKE-style dials in green, turquoise, black, blue, and brown—textures that shift just enough in the light to keep things interesting. 

The Marlin line returns with a splash in 40mm and 44mm with red and blue dials, remaining one of H2O’s more approachable designs without sacrificing any robustness. 

And the Kalmar 2 6000M in stainless or DLC continues the theme with a smoldering red dial option.

As always, production remains limited. H2O simply doesn’t make watches in large batches, and many of these configurations are likely to be fleeting or one offs. 

BLACK FRIDAY is one of the rare moments when you can secure something genuinely unusual without waiting for a custom run or hunting the secondary market months later.

If you’ve been eyeing-up an H2O for a while—or if you’re in the mood for something that won’t turn up on every other wrist—this year’s offerings are well worth a checking out. There’s innovation here, but handled with the quiet confidence H2O has made its trademark.

Explore the BLACK FRIDAY 2025 H2O lineup here:

https://www.h2o-watch.com/black-friday-2025-sale.html

AQUASTAR Benthos Professional DLC [evolved resistance]

The legendary Aquastar Benthos Professional has evolved for the modern era, gaining an additional edge over its predecessors with a Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating. This enhancement gives the Benthos Professional a sleek, sophisticated new look—equally at home on the wrist of a stylish gentleman about town or as an integral part of a professional diver’s gear. While often mistaken for just an alternative black finish, DLC is a subtle yet significant upgrade. Its roots, like the original Benthos, date back to the early 1970s research by Aisenberg and Chabot. This tough, stealthy black shield is an amorphous carbon film that mimics the extreme hardness of diamond itself. Its industrial pedigree speaks to its durability: DLC was first used in high-stress environments, including offshore and maritime industries, protecting internal components in deep-sea oil and gas drilling equipment from pressure, friction, and abrasion. This extreme resistance makes it perfect for a high-performance diver’s watch, providing remarkable scratch resistance against daily scuffs and marks. Beyond toughness, DLC offers superior wearer comfort: its chemical inertness provides an exceptional hypoallergenic quality for sensitive skin. The result is a stunningly modern watch—rugged, comfortable, and finished with industrial-grade sophistication. Aquastar has unveiled the Benthos Professional, the latest addition to its iconic Benthos family of tool watches. Developed in collaboration with professional, commercial, and sports divers, the new model reimagines the legendary Benthos 500 (1970) with a contemporary design built for modern underwater exploration. First released in 1970, the Benthos 500 quickly became a benchmark in the evolution of professional dive watches. Worn by military and commercial divers—including pioneers such as Jacques Mayol—the watch earned its reputation as a dependable companion in extreme conditions. The new Benthos Professional distills that spirit into a modern tool watch stripped back to its essentials: time-only functionality, rugged engineering, and uncompromising utility. Faithful to the original Benthos 500 in form and silhouette, the Professional introduces modern refinements to enhance durability and wearability: 42mm 904L stainless steel case (47mm lug-to-lug) with reduced height of 13.9mm DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating for extreme scratch resistance Crown at 2:00 and helium escape valve at 4:00 for professional-grade usability Flat sapphire crystal with triple anti-reflective coating 300m water resistance (990ft) Movement & Performance At its core, the Benthos Professional runs on the tried-and-true Swiss ETA 2824-2 Elabore Grade automatic movement, offering hours, minutes, and seconds with proven reliability for divers and collectors alike. The time-only format strips away distractions, reinforcing Aquastar’s philosophy of creating purpose-driven instruments. Dial & Bezel The dial embraces clarity and legibility under all conditions: Semi-gloss black surface Applied markers filled with X1 Super-LumiNova for maximum luminosity 120-click ceramic unidirectional bezel, also filled with X1 Super-LumiNova Straps & Wearability The Benthos Professional ships with a 20mm ISOfrane VS 1969 rubber strap re-edition, a nod to the golden era of dive watches while offering comfort and durability for modern divers. Thoughts? A DLC Benthos is something myself and many others have been waiting for. We've seen how incredible this enhancement looks on a retro-styled diver's watch, how well it wears, feels on the wrist and holds up to even the toughest of environments, bravo! Please make a DLC HI or HII.

HELBERG CH11 POISON GREEN [deadly aesthetics]

Inject a little vibrancy into your life, courtesy of H2O Watch’s Helberg CH11, providing a deadly dose of Poison Green–venomous verdure for your wrist!

Inspired by nature, the CH11’s Poison Green dial takes on an almost ophidian nature with its snakeskin-like  texture and striking green that alludes to a green viper or even the eye of a giant anaconda.

Each of the dials have been painstakingly handcrafted in. Germany by H2O Watch, resulting in a unique pattern, meaning that no two dials are ever alike.

When paired with the CH11, which is available in high-tech, high-grade Titanium or DLC coated (in Germany) Titanium or one of their exotic Mokune Gane cases, the results are as always, truly breathtaking.

As is typical of H2O’s Summer releases, the watches are only produced in very limited quarantines. The CH11 remains one of H2O's most beloved models, a non-diver but with all the prowess of a serious aquatic dress watch, as fit for the seaside as it is the urban jungle.

Head on over to H2O Watch’s online SHOP to discover more about the new CH11 Poison Green and other models in their extensive line up. Now all you need to do is decide which variant you want. 

There is also some specific information for those you ordering from the USA on tariffs.

Thoughts? I'm always intrigued by H2O’s innovation, the Poison Green dial is a captivating offering. It looks absolutely killer with the black DLC coated Ti Grade 5 case. What about you? https://www.h2o-watch.com/poison-green.html

BENARUS MEG GOLD ED. for OceanicTime [gold slug]

The Meg is back and this time she's angry, well hungry and she's eyeing up the OceanicTime Diver like an eleven year old at fat camp, drooling over a Twinkie. 

But wait, what's that has the OceanicTime diver dealt her a devastating blow to her chops? She seems to be sporting a gold tooth. 

Yes, despite her veritable conveyor belt of replacement Meg teeth, she's opted for some thug life dentistry and is sporting a gold slug.

But that's not the only trick up the new BENARUS Meg Gold Edition’s sleeve. Her Titanium case boasts a special highly textured sandblasted finish plus DLC coating. 

She's also rated to 250 bar and is powered by Swiss Sellita Sw200 automatic movement. 

But there's even more, a special case-back design for diehard Meg fans, inspired by one of the coolest Megalodon Graphic Novel series, Carthago.

For BENARUS & OceanicTime’s 3rd Megalodon outing, the Meg Gold Edition sports a striking all black aesthetic with some subtle matte gold elements, inspired by the vintage John Player Special Lotus F1 livery from the 1970s and 80s. 

 

There's already a live CAMPAIGN to unleash the BENARUS Meg Gold Edition for OceanicTime, we'd love your support. Many thanks.

HELICON Master ULTRAMARINE x Master Diver, AMI

Helicon Master – One Year of Real-World Diving with Master Diver, Ami Helicon Watches, a small independent British brand, is proud to share an exclusive look at the Helicon Master after a full year of rigorous real-world testing. Unlike many brands that showcase only pristine,untouched timepieces, Helicon believe in true transparency—and there’s no better way to prove their watch’s capability than showing you one that has been in daily use, in the ocean, by a real diver. Meet Ami – Master Diver & Helicon Test Diver, Ami is no ordinary watch wearer. As a master diver, and lead researcher for the Seychelles Whale Shark Research Programme, she spends seven days a week working in one of the world’s most challenging yet breathtaking marine environments. Her role isn’t just about studying whale sharks—it involves overseeing dive safety,managing ecotourism programs, and advising local government and conservation partners. In these conditions, reliability is everything, and for the past year, Ami has relied on her Helicon Master – Ultramarine Edition, as her daily timekeeping tool.

One Year in the Ocean – No Cosmetic Refresh, No Gimmicks - Many brands would hesitate to show you a watch after a year of hard use, but Helicon believe in showing the real thing. Ami’s Helicon Master has endured: 

• Hundreds of hours underwater 

• Constant exposure to salt water, sun, and sand 

• Dives up to 60m deep • Daily wear—no babying, no desk diving 

Yet, after a year in one of the most demanding real-world environments, it’s still going strong. The 316L stainless steel case remains resilient, the bezel action is smooth and precise, and the SuperLumiNova dial still delivers outstanding legibility.

Inside, the automatic movement continues to run flawlessly, proving why Helicon chose this ultra-reliable caliber for their professional-grade dive watch. FKM Skin Diver Strap – Built for Comfort & Durability Ami’s daily life means constant exposure to salt water, strong sun, and extreme conditions.

While she primarily wears Helicon’s high-performance rubber dive strap, sometimes she needs a change—especially when her skin has been subjected to the elements. That’s why she also uses Helicon’s FKM Skin Diver strap, which provides: 

� Ultimate comfort after long hours in the water 

� Resistance to UV and salt exposure 

� A soft, flexible feel for all-day wear And just like the watch, after a year of wear, it still looks as good as new. 

Every Helicon Master Purchase Helps Support Whale Shark Conservation - Helicon Watches isn’t just about creating great dive instruments—they believe in supporting the people and causes that matter.

That’s why every purchase of a Helicon Master helps fund Ami’s ongoing conservation work, protecting one of the ocean’s most majestic species—the whale shark. In 2025,

Ami will continue her work tracking and monitoring whale sharks, managing sustainable ecotourism, and ensuring marine conservation remains a priority in the Seychelles and beyond. 

If you’re looking for a true dive instrument, tested in the ocean, by a real diver, this is it.

H2O Watch KALMAR 2 DEEP DIVER 25000M [unlocking the depths]

Brutalism is back baby! Hmm, perhaps it never went anywhere to start with. Panerai, Ulysses Nardin and to some extent even some of those more mainstream Swiss names like Omega, Oris and Rolex are still building big sturdy watches, watches for adventurers and explorers of the deep. Watches for hairy-chested, shark wrangling, bear-wrestling, monster-truck driving, muscle-car racing, beer drinking, meat-eating, red-blooded men - who just happen to have a keen eye for detail and more than a passing appreciation for technical engineering. But here's the thing I think a lot watch enthusiasts still misunderstand about diver's watches, they're supposed to be big, they're supposed to be bulky and why because diver's want highly legible dials to shine in the depths and they require solid build quality that can stand up to the rigors of the deep. When it comes to high legibility, scratch that, insane levels of legibility, and when it comes to tank-like and you can scratch that too, nuclear submarine-like case construction few do it better, none go deeper or burn quite as brightly, and for less than H2O Watch of Germany. For Spring 2025 the King of Customization, the Ruler of the Deep and the new Lord of Luminosity is back with a newly updated version of their record-breaking DEEP DIVER 25000M. Unfathomable levels of customization and water-resistance. The H2O Watch KALMAR 2 DEEP DIVER 25000M resurfaces from the depths owing to public demand and boasting H2O’s stunning NEW “porthole bezel”. An unfathomable level of customization. Customization is king, it's what sets H2O Watch apart from its contemporaries. It's what allows their loyal following of customers to create the perfect configuration every time they invest in one of our highly engineered creations, allowing them to become a part of the creative process. And it's why H2O Watch believe customization is everything! With the H2O Watch KALMAR 2 DEEP DIVER 25000M you can create your dream watch with a plethora of customization options. Interchangeable crown guards and bezels, closed or display case-backs, in addition to 21 different dials to choose from. And it doesn't stop there, case-finishing, straps and more allow for almost 1.5 million combinations that are yours for the taking. An unfathomable level of water-resistance. From the depth of design to the depth of emotion experienced when you wear one of their depth-defying creations on your wrist and gaze in awe at this marvel of modern dive-watch engineering. H2O Watch has become one of the most important names in extreme water-resistance. From the outset, they have strived to reach the plummeting depths of the ocean. From their humble beginnings in 2010 when we debuted our inaugural deep diver, the Kalmar, tested to 600 bars of pressure, the equivalent of 6000 meters under the sea. To their record-breaking H2O Watch KALMAR 2 DEEP DIVER 25000M which we are proud to announce is back by public demand and boasting even more customization than ever. The H2O Watch KALMAR 2 DEEP DIVER 25000M is the final word in mechanical watch water-resistance, not only leaving the competition floundering in the relative shallows. But smashing any pre-existing records by some considerable margin. Thus establishing the H2O Watch KALMAR 2 DEEP DIVER 25000M as the deepest mechanical diver's watch to have ever been produced both commercially or as an experimental project. The H2O KALMAR 2 DEEP DIVER 25000M was tested and officially certified by an established German institute to withstand a pressure of more than 2500 bar.

FEATURES * Solid Titanium Grade 5 (case, bezel, case-back) * Domed Sapphire Crystal (8.25mm or 10.55mm) * Turbine-Style Unidirectional Divers Bezel * 25.300 meters Certified Water-Resistance with 8.25mm crystal * Sunburst Dial fading black to blue * Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 * Swiss SELLITA SW300 Self-Winding Movement * Discreet lug serial number engraving “0000 / 1010” 

MOVEMENT * STANDARD PACKAGE: SWISS SELITTA SW300 movement * 

UNLIMITED PACKAGE: 

SWISS ETA 2892 TOP GRADE * Hours, Minutes, Sweep Second * Self-winding Mechanism with Ball Bearing * Stop Second Device * 28.800 Vibrations per hour; 4 Hz * 11 Lignes ½ ‴ / Height 3.60 mm / Diameter 25.60 mm 

DIVERS FEATURES * 120-Click Unidirectional Rotational Bezel * Guarded & Screwed Multi-Sealed Crown-System * Solid Ti G5 Multi-Sealed Case-Back * BGW9 SL Hands and Markers * Multi-Layer AR-Treated Sapphire Crystal 

DIMENSIONS Case Diameter - 42.50mm Bezel Diameter - 44.00mm Case Height - 22.85mm (including 8.25mm sapphire crystal) // 25.10mm (including 10.50mm sapphire crystal) Case Length - 53.50mm Sapphire Crystal Height - 8.25mm Crown – 8mm Lug Width - 24mm Weight - 126g (watch case)

PACKAGING CONTENT - 

STANDARD PACKAGE: With Sellita SW300 movement - 

UNLIMITED PACKAGE: With SWISS ETA 2892 TOP GRADE / H2O TITANIUM PEN / H2O LEATHER POUCH - H2O 25000M DEEP DIVER Rubber Divers Strap - Handmade 5mm Black Calf Leather Strap with black stitching + H2O CNC Buckle - Hex screwdriver - H2O Security Dry Case with Vent - Warranty Card 

H2O TAKES OVER THE 10% IMPORT TARIFF FOR U.S. CUSTOMERS! 

US. customers are eligible for a 10% import tariff refund, applicable to the new import tariff paid to FedEx upon receipt of their package. 

This applies also to existing orders and shipments from U.S. customers. To process the refund, customers must submit a copy of the FedEx invoice by email indicating the amount of tariff paid. 

Please note that only the 10% import tariff increase will be refunded. Customs import fees and handling charges imposed by FedEx for the import will not be covered. As these tariffs are new both for U.S. customers and for business owners outside the U.S., we understand that this is an evolving situation.

We will continue to monitor how these tariffs impact our customers and adjust our policies as needed to ensure the best possible experience.