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Title: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: toolkit21 on October 25, 2013, 09:28:41 PM
Just thought I'd share this very interesting pre-order by Helberg, or the guys at H2O.

Launched on 21st October (Monday), and delivery in April/May 2014, you can now make a customised order for a stainless steel at USD450, and bronze at USD495.

This sounds like a steal for me. Full customisation of case material, dial colour, bezel inlay, sapphire crystal flat or dome, straps!!!

Just decided to jump the gun and order. First 300 orders get a free MADDOG strap.

Ordered this configuration, blue bezel, bronze case, solid bronze bezel, gold needles AND blue ISOFRANE strap.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-vLDo2e3xkIc/UmqNfwFQO_I/AAAAAAAAE0s/pwND4w0K9qM/s640/helberg_ch6_bronze_full_top_blue_001-800x800.jpg)

Now only pay USD300 for whatever the configuration. Balance when nearing delivery date.

Here are some of the options :

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q4_HpErW3hk/UmqNoXG3nWI/AAAAAAAAE1E/eXe9GqVuVbg/s640/helberg_ch6_dial_45_comparison_1750.jpg)


Although the case design is similar to an Olivier or Helson, but the price value is quite astounding. Anyways, have a look and you'll know what I mean.



p/s : Admin, Please advise if I violated any forum rules here and will edit accordingly.

Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: chrisyen on October 25, 2013, 10:50:44 PM
this is good looking.... the 3D rendering look so real.

personally i might prefer the brown color dial.... with bronze case and solid bronze bezel

when is the deliver date?
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: toolkit21 on October 26, 2013, 06:08:37 AM
Estimated delivery in April 2014. Hopefully.

Go order my friend.
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: Everdying on October 26, 2013, 11:40:18 AM
saw this a few days ago.
wouldnt exactly call it a steal, it is decent value though.
only turn-off for me is the lug-to-lug of 50.5mm, and with the case looking pretty flat, it'll probably overhang my wrist a little even though its 7.25".
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: watchmanu on October 26, 2013, 02:06:31 PM
My personal preference will be bronze case, bronze bezel, domed sapphire crystal & brown dial. :Cheers: :thumbsup:
Very tempting! Must resist MWF poisons & temptation! :HammerHead: :HammerHead: :HammerHead:
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: terrenceterrence on October 26, 2013, 04:26:10 PM
The case and design looks very much like a failed and undelivered project previously. Will try to google it up.
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: toolkit21 on October 26, 2013, 08:16:29 PM
They do look the same. I suppose its the Olivier watches? Correct me if I'm wrong.
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: chrisyen on October 26, 2013, 10:16:52 PM
Estimated delivery in April 2014. Hopefully.

Go order my friend.

The case same as my zixen trimix... Or else can consider
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: toolkit21 on October 27, 2013, 06:45:49 PM
How does the zixen wear for you?
I mean does the 44mm dive watch look large or fitting on your wrist? Some PIC shots would be great coz I don't know if the CH6 will be too big when it arrives.
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: chrisyen on October 27, 2013, 08:00:27 PM
How does the zixen wear for you?
I mean does the 44mm dive watch look large or fitting on your wrist? Some PIC shots would be great coz I don't know if the CH6 will be too big when it arrives.

A watch case like this with a super short lugs, normally will be easy to carry even u hv a small wrist!

will get a wrist shots for u
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: watchmanu on October 29, 2013, 07:48:58 PM
My personal preference will be bronze case, bronze bezel, domed sapphire crystal & brown dial. :Cheers: :thumbsup:
Very tempting! Must resist MWF poisons & temptation! :HammerHead: :HammerHead: :HammerHead:

(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff395/watchmanu/image_zps7a1525dd.jpg) (http://s1233.photobucket.com/user/watchmanu/media/image_zps7a1525dd.jpg.html)
This is coming soon in 2014!

Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: toolkit21 on October 29, 2013, 09:12:17 PM
Finally took the plunge eh? Welcome to the club bro! Now its just the wati....
Did you get the Isofrane as well? Orange looks great with the bronze.

You do know a brown leather strap is already included. Means if you get Isofrane there'll be 3 straps for 1 watch!!!
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: watchmanu on October 30, 2013, 09:30:43 PM
Finally took the plunge eh? Welcome to the club bro! Now its just the wati....
Did you get the Isofrane as well? Orange looks great with the bronze.

You do know a brown leather strap is already included. Means if you get Isofrane there'll be 3 straps for 1 watch!!!

Yes, I did get the isofrane strap (black)  :thumbsup:
Yeah, I knew there will be 3 straps together with this watch, :thumbsup:
I also have few 24mm straps ready standby for this watch. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: chrisyen on October 30, 2013, 10:01:58 PM
How does the zixen wear for you?
I mean does the 44mm dive watch look large or fitting on your wrist? Some PIC shots would be great coz I don't know if the CH6 will be too big when it arrives.

A watch case like this with a super short lugs, normally will be easy to carry even u hv a small wrist!

will get a wrist shots for u

same case right?
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/zixen%20trimix/zixentrimixgmtpvd3_zps7980e1ca-1.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yenfoolun/media/zixen%20trimix/zixentrimixgmtpvd3_zps7980e1ca-1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: toolkit21 on October 30, 2013, 10:10:52 PM
According to watchuseek forum for CH6, many speculated its very similar between Zixen Trimix instead of Olivier.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-FRFkdkHPzJE/UnEu17B_aQI/AAAAAAAAFWA/T78DlSsN3fE/s800/zixenTrimix.gif)(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-KEx0TMi7c7Q/UnEvApu8S_I/AAAAAAAAFWI/o213neB3XhY/s800/ch6%2520resize.jpg)


But Trimix at USD1000 against CH6 at USD500 is certainly a huge difference in value. Nonetheless both companies have different histories (and overhead costs).
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: watchmanu on October 31, 2013, 10:36:37 AM
How does the zixen wear for you?
I mean does the 44mm dive watch look large or fitting on your wrist? Some PIC shots would be great coz I don't know if the CH6 will be too big when it arrives.

A watch case like this with a super short lugs, normally will be easy to carry even u hv a small wrist!

will get a wrist shots for u

same case right?
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/zixen%20trimix/zixentrimixgmtpvd3_zps7980e1ca-1.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yenfoolun/media/zixen%20trimix/zixentrimixgmtpvd3_zps7980e1ca-1.jpg.html)

Chris, what is your wrist size? Mine is 7 inch. I believed the watch should be suitable enough for my wrist. :laugh:
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: chrisyen on November 01, 2013, 07:33:17 PM
According to watchuseek forum for CH6, many speculated its very similar between Zixen Trimix instead of Olivier.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-FRFkdkHPzJE/UnEu17B_aQI/AAAAAAAAFWA/T78DlSsN3fE/s800/zixenTrimix.gif)(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-KEx0TMi7c7Q/UnEvApu8S_I/AAAAAAAAFWI/o213neB3XhY/s800/ch6%2520resize.jpg)


But Trimix at USD1000 against CH6 at USD500 is certainly a huge difference in value. Nonetheless both companies have different histories (and overhead costs).

i dont think its about overhead cost....

main reason

swiss eta vs japan miyota
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: chrisyen on November 01, 2013, 07:34:48 PM
How does the zixen wear for you?
I mean does the 44mm dive watch look large or fitting on your wrist? Some PIC shots would be great coz I don't know if the CH6 will be too big when it arrives.

A watch case like this with a super short lugs, normally will be easy to carry even u hv a small wrist!

will get a wrist shots for u

same case right?
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/yenfoolun/zixen%20trimix/zixentrimixgmtpvd3_zps7980e1ca-1.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yenfoolun/media/zixen%20trimix/zixentrimixgmtpvd3_zps7980e1ca-1.jpg.html)

Chris, what is your wrist size? Mine is 7 inch. I believed the watch should be suitable enough for my wrist. :laugh:

7" is ok, the lugs is short...

photo look bigger on wrist most of the time due to lens capture object nearer, blurring the background
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: Everdying on November 02, 2013, 04:26:02 PM
how is 50.50mm lug to lug considered short?
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: hanz079 on November 02, 2013, 04:59:11 PM
how is 50.50mm lug to lug considered short?

50mm is pretty standard nowadays.
Submariner already 48mm...
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: Everdying on November 02, 2013, 05:59:59 PM
how is 50.50mm lug to lug considered short?

50mm is pretty standard nowadays.
Submariner already 48mm...

50.50mm on a 7" is just about the limit, but seeing as its a flat case its going to look abit weird.
the POXL also has a lug to lug of 51mm, and well needless to say lots of debate on how it fits on anything more than 7" too :P
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: hanz079 on November 02, 2013, 06:19:48 PM
how is 50.50mm lug to lug considered short?

50mm is pretty standard nowadays.
Submariner already 48mm...

50.50mm on a 7" is just about the limit, but seeing as its a flat case its going to look abit weird.
the POXL also has a lug to lug of 51mm, and well needless to say lots of debate on how it fits on anything more than 7" too :P

I would say the lug size is not the only way to gauge how the watch fits.
The case shape, lug shape, lug design, caseback shape and etc...
Normally, a 40mm watch will have to be extended 4mm to the top and bottom which makes the lug to lug length at 48.
A 42mm case would have a 50mm lug to lug length.
This is just a rule of thumb. There are many variations.
That's why the best way is to try out the watch.
After many years of buying blind online and relying on spec sheets, I have had my fair share of miss steps... hehehe
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: Everdying on November 02, 2013, 10:49:43 PM
I would say the lug size is not the only way to gauge how the watch fits.
The case shape, lug shape, lug design, caseback shape and etc...
Normally, a 40mm watch will have to be extended 4mm to the top and bottom which makes the lug to lug length at 48.
A 42mm case would have a 50mm lug to lug length.
This is just a rule of thumb. There are many variations.
That's why the best way is to try out the watch.
After many years of buying blind online and relying on spec sheets, I have had my fair share of miss steps... hehehe

yes i know lug size isnt the only factor.
which is why i also mentioned its pretty flat case and lugs that can be seen from the pics.
then again, if ppl can wear wall clocks on their wrists, then i guess this is nothing :P
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: toolkit21 on November 04, 2013, 05:40:05 PM
Can you really tell if a watch wears well just by knowing the dimensions? It would also depend on the wearer's preference to the watch right?
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: Everdying on November 04, 2013, 09:08:25 PM
Can you really tell if a watch wears well just by knowing the dimensions? It would also depend on the wearer's preference to the watch right?

theres like a redundant question in there.
if the wearer already has preference on certain type of watches, and has tried others with similar design and measurements...that would mean the wearer would be able to give a pretty good guess how its going to wear without trying.
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: SubFoo on November 07, 2013, 04:30:07 AM
hopefully looks good on my wrist.... booked the olive green dial....
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: watchmanu on November 08, 2013, 07:17:27 PM
hopefully looks good on my wrist.... booked the olive green dial....

 :thumbsup: welcome to the club!  :Cheers:
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: toolkit21 on November 08, 2013, 09:19:03 PM
Alright another kaki here...

Hope it turns out as good as the hype and 3D renderings
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: paksiew on January 06, 2014, 08:55:24 AM
My Helberg CH1 finally arrived ... a bit OT but ...Helberg is a good brand with passion...

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5492/11725813906_cc657272db_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54405378@N06/11725813906/)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3735/11704069576_dd0fe9e51c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54405378@N06/11704069576/)
On my 15YO kid brother wrist ... hehe
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: chrisyen on January 06, 2014, 10:53:44 AM
the dome glass.... is  :thumbsup:

pls bring this to annual gtg for us to molest
Title: Re: HELBERG CH6 pre-order MADDOG + ISOFRANE special
Post by: watchmanu on February 03, 2014, 06:28:30 PM
Hi guys,

Just to share the HELBERG CH6 prototype photos in WUS dive watches thread which I received through email.

(http://www.helberg.com/images/stories/ch6/images/helberg-ch6-001.jpg)
(http://www.helberg.com/images/stories/ch6/images/helberg-ch6-002.jpg)
(http://www.helberg.com/images/stories/ch6/images/helberg-ch6-003.jpg)
(http://www.helberg.com/images/stories/ch6/images/helberg-ch6-004.jpg)
(http://www.helberg.com/images/stories/ch6/images/helberg-ch6-005.jpg)
(http://www.helberg.com/images/stories/ch6/images/helberg-ch6-006.jpg)
(http://www.helberg.com/images/stories/ch6/images/helberg-ch6-007.jpg)
(http://www.helberg.com/images/stories/ch6/images/helberg-ch6-008.jpg)
(http://www.helberg.com/images/stories/ch6/images/helberg-ch6-009.jpg)
(http://www.helberg.com/images/stories/ch6/images/helberg-ch6-010.jpg)
(http://www.helberg.com/images/stories/ch6/images/helberg-ch6-011.jpg)
(http://www.helberg.com/images/stories/ch6/images/helberg-ch6-012.jpg)

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