H2O Watch has just dropped an epic new Kalmar II variant boasting a similar type of spherically domed crystal that the famous Helberg CH1 has.
The actual height of the crystal is 10 millimeters which is five times the thickness of most well equipped diver’s watches and more than double that of most deep diver’s.
Of course this is a specialty model where the crystal does most of the talking; however the crystal’s height and curvature adds a sense of drama when looking down onto the watch dial.
Speaking of dials, there are two style options available, a gradient black to blue as seen on the 25’000M watches and a handmade Damascus steel with its mottled patterns.
Both dials are equipped with H2O’s signature handset inspired by a merry-go-round with Swiss Super-LumiNova BGW9.
The gradient black to blue dial has applique indexes also with BGW9 while the Damascus dial is a sandwich dial with its hours cut out with a CNC machine and SuperLumiNova placed beneath it.
Basic specs of the Kalmar II includes: a 42.5mm 316L Stainless steel with a 44mm diameter, a diver’s bezel and a Sapphire display case-back. Water-resistance is 3’000 meters.
Powering the Kalmar II with its mega domed crystal is a Swiss ETA 2824, automatic caliber with up to 38hrs of power-reserve and beat-rate of 28’800 bph.
The watch is part of H2O’s special editions collection and is available now with a special price of 950euros excluding VAT. It comes with a shark-mesh bracelet.
Thoughts? Of course the mega-domed crystal isn’t the most practical as far a being able to neatly slide beneath a shirt cuff or regarding potential for bumps but it takes the Kalmar II to the next level.
Follow the link HERE or the one embedded below to be taken directly to H2O Watch’s online shop to discover this and other models from their current line-up.
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