H2O Orca Dive

[chrisyen]

I been attracted by the H2O watches design in WUS earlier, however never pull the trigger due to too many impulsive purchases earlier dried up the cashflow

during MWF 4th annual GTG, thanks to our MWF member who shown me his Kalmar GMT

i was impressed by the watch, love the dial finishing, so as the unique case design....
however it is not for every1, for sure, i cant wear it, the watch is not that big in today trend but the long lug design make it shy away the small wrist guy, lucky i never buy it

then i saw the launch of the new Orca series of watches from H2O, a smaller watch case from H2O....YEAH BABY!
but so many designs.... which one?


mono?


dress?


vintage?


classic?


dive?

with so many choices on dials, hands, bezels....

this is my choice, a safe bet... black dial, black bezel, orange dive hands.... dive ( more to the kalmar that i like )


the watch come with pelican case, my first pelican watch case actually.... love it, safe for watches, but bulky for storage


fullset
1. warranty card
2. the watch on leather strap
3. rubber strap
4. bracelet
5. 2 hex screw opening tools
6. 1 extra lug screw

here's the watch

44mm 316L st steel case.... was told it is hardened
sapphire bezel with 60 min diving marker and single direction turning 60 clicks bezel
black color dial with blue lume index, orange min hand....


sapphire see through caseback, showing the standard eta 2824-2 movement


24/24mm - the black italian leather strap is top class, matching with the dial with unique black thread stitching pattern....


the machine buckle is real cool!


two case actually, inner case and outer case was lock with 4 hex screws


the signed screw in crown is protected by H2O good looking crown protector

this orca is opted for little dome sapphire crystal.... the only complaint is the inner AR coating is bluish at quite a big angle... bit disappointed on this coating quality!


the hardened steel bracelet design is too complex to my liking.... well engineered though! all joined with hex screw!



u can actually see and feel it is well finish bracelet, even the unseen part have perlage finish
the buckle wasnt as smooth as it should for opening and closing


it has micro adjustment as well....


even better looking as compare to other micro adjustment buckle on the market

a wrist shot to end this



yeah, it sit well on my wrist.... 

standard spec copied from h2o official website

CASE MATERIAL:          316L Stainless Steel
CASE BACK:       Sapphire Display Case Back in standard configuration
CASE DIAMETER:       44mm
CASE HEIGHT:       13.50mm flat sapphire crystal / 15.50mm 2mm double domed sapphire crystal / 17.50mm 4mm super domed crystal
CASE LENGTH:       54.50mm
WR:                       2000M / officially certified by German test laboratory
CROWN:               8mm screw down type
DIAL:               4 different dials
HANDS:               2 different handsets
MOVEMENT:       modificated SWISS ETA 2824-2, Automatic, 28.800 bph, Power Reserve 42h, Hacking Second
      
STANDARD ACCESSORIES       
                Handmade 5mm thick black calf leather strap with black stitching and H2O CNC buckle
      Italian rubber strap
      Hex screw driver
      Watch box with 4 compartments
      Warranty Card
      
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES       
                5mm thick and ultra strong H2O SS bracelet with hex screws and MICRO-ADJUSTMENT clasp
      Additional outer watch cases
      Custom handmade 5mm thick Italian calf leather straps with different stitching and color




 

[wristsolution]

nice catch on this chunky gem! looks and feels robust.

[sshark]

the bracelet is appealing to me not that the watch doesn't, saw too many similar design.

[takashi78]

Nice purchase!

The strap stitch impress me alot.

I respect the maker when even the buckle they will have perlage. Shows even the details they think of it.

[chrisyen]

 I don't hv macro lens now...
Or else u gonna love the dial and the hands for sure

The dial black color it's impressive
The polish logo also stands out
Look at the hands... Looks of detailing also

[kwh74]

H2O also sell different 3 other design watch cases for the Orca, that what I called a DIY "Transformer". 

[danny]

Hi Chris,
First of all, congratulations on your latest acquisition, and thanks for sharing this great review.
The watch looks like another good example of solid Teutonic engineering.
I must say that the bracelet and the ingenious casing design are particularly impressive, not to mention the 2000m WR.
Wear it in good health.

 

[bezelnut]

Congratulation for your new watch. Wear it in good health.

If I have this watch, I'll wear it solely on the leather strap, the stitching is fabulous. The metal bracelet have too much link, thou the clasp polishing is a nice touch.

[chrisyen]

Having it on wrist for few days now...
Running well, not a guy that time it to check accuracy in second so don't ask me that... I won't notice if it is not over a min a day

Yeah, I'm wearing it with the beautiful strap...

The rubber is comfort with gd smell, however I don't like the buckle...

Maybe I shall consider to get more case for it... 

[soulmobile75]

Great looking watch....lots of selection to customize when ordering too. Congrats.

[paksiew]

I am going for this ... 

[chrisyen]

I am going for this ... 

this is going deep...
not sure my wrist can handle... so holding my horse!
show me when u getting it later...

[chrisyen]

I am going for this ... 

this is going deep...
not sure my wrist can handle... so holding my horse!
show me when u getting it later...

any progress on the monster?

[ti64]

I am really thinking to buy the h2o orca dive but i thought of reading some reviews and thought first before taking the plunge.

Thanks for your nice review here though.

Have a question about the dive case. The case looks flat at the bottom and at the size of 44mm i am wondering how it felt on your wrist?

My wrist is small, around 6.5in, do u think its going to be too big for me?

Thanks again

[chrisyen]

I am really thinking to buy the h2o orca dive but i thought of reading some reviews and thought first before taking the plunge.

Thanks for your nice review here though.

Have a question about the dive case. The case looks flat at the bottom and at the size of 44mm i am wondering how it felt on your wrist?

My wrist is small, around 6.5in, do u think its going to be too big for me?

Thanks again

6.5in will be just good...
it sit very well on wrist... lug actually curve down

[ndtaan]

I am really thinking to buy the h2o orca dive but i thought of reading some reviews and thought first before taking the plunge.

Thanks for your nice review here though.

Have a question about the dive case. The case looks flat at the bottom and at the size of 44mm i am wondering how it felt on your wrist?

My wrist is small, around 6.5in, do u think its going to be too big for me?

Thanks again

hi,where can I get one of these?

[chrisyen]

I am really thinking to buy the h2o orca dive but i thought of reading some reviews and thought first before taking the plunge.

Thanks for your nice review here though.

Have a question about the dive case. The case looks flat at the bottom and at the size of 44mm i am wondering how it felt on your wrist?

My wrist is small, around 6.5in, do u think its going to be too big for me?

Thanks again

hi,where can I get one of these?

Online only, direct from their website, just google h2o watches

[ti64]

6.5in will be just good...
it sit very well on wrist... lug actually curve down

Thanks for the reply. In your review your wrist n mind look similar. Mine probably is skinier. Would be good if that wrist shot is further away with your hand also showing in the photo. This will give a better perspective of the watch head relatives to the whole hand i guess. Your photos are very professional though, i can never take photos like this.

[chrisyen]

6.5in will be just good...
it sit very well on wrist... lug actually curve down

Thanks for the reply. In your review your wrist n mind look similar. Mine probably is skinier. Would be good if that wrist shot is further away with your hand also showing in the photo. This will give a better perspective of the watch head relatives to the whole hand i guess. Your photos are very professional though, i can never take photos like this.

Easier is call me for tea, or join the gtg ! U can molest it urself

[paksiew]

Not my wrist ... my 15YO young brother wrist ... 

[ti64]

Thanks Chrisyen, i ll put u up on your    happy new year btw