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Posted: Thu Jun 6th, 2013 01:16 pm

FnuSnu99
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Nice looking hommage they´ve got going there

Posted: Thu Jun 6th, 2013 05:06 pm

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I would see a homage like a pure copy in design and sizes but the Helberg is more an upgraded version with it´s turning bezel and useful sizes.
Of course inspired but at list completely wearable.
I don´t think a homage would sell: Or it would have been done in serial long ago.

Posted: Thu Jun 6th, 2013 05:32 pm

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Of course buddy, agree that it is not a hommage per say, but can´t really argue that it has not taken most of it´s design from the Rolex trieste. And also agree that a exact copy/hommage would probably not sell, as the real deal wasn´t really meant to be worn as a sports watch, rather to prove that Rolex could do it deepth wise.

Anywho, nice looking watch, and look forward to see some wrist shots

Posted: Thu Jun 6th, 2013 11:04 pm

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Hi all!

The apparently long lug end to lug end (appearance) is interesting. I cant find this measurement on the website, only a reference to 41mm bezel and big crown. Anyone have any idea what the "fixed" dimension from lug end to lug end is, so that I can figure out if this puppy is gonna hang over my wrist and look crazy silly? I reckon any more than 52 or 53mm and my wrist couldn't handle it.

Otherwise, for a CuSn8 bronzo, this is looking good. I can imagine it would look the shizz with gold markers and handset, (IMHO) the flatter domed crystal and an appropriate 22mm strap with bronze buckle (and that is a nice skeletonized design by the way!). SS bracelet as proposed in the renderings with the bronze watch head doesn't do it for me. Maybe SS bracelet, SS bezel, bronze mid case and then that would stylistically match the SS crown?

Can anyone help me with that lug end to lug end dimension please?

Cheers all!

IanM

Posted: Fri Jun 7th, 2013 12:39 am

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IanM wrote:
Hi all!

The apparently long lug end to lug end (appearance) is interesting. I cant find this measurement on the website, only a reference to 41mm bezel and big crown. Anyone have any idea what the "fixed" dimension from lug end to lug end is, so that I can figure out if this puppy is gonna hang over my wrist and look crazy silly? I reckon any more than 52 or 53mm and my wrist couldn't handle it.

Otherwise, for a CuSn8 bronzo, this is looking good. I can imagine it would look the shizz with gold markers and handset, (IMHO) the flatter domed crystal and an appropriate 22mm strap with bronze buckle (and that is a nice skeletonized design by the way!). SS bracelet as proposed in the renderings with the bronze watch head doesn't do it for me. Maybe SS bracelet, SS bezel, bronze mid case and then that would stylistically match the SS crown?

Can anyone help me with that lug end to lug end dimension please?

Cheers all!

IanM

The most informative write up I've seen on the upcoming Helberg CH1 was at this link on OceanicTime Blog:

http://oceanictime.blogspot.com/2013/01/helberg-ch1.html

OceanicTime notes, in that link above, the length of the CH1 as being 57mm (which is pretty much as long as I will go on a timepiece...even one as wild as this one with the strong nod to the Rolex Deep Sea Special from the late 50's, and more specifically 1960). I don't care for wrist overhang at all, and 57-58mm is as long as I will go lug-to-lug.

This clearly won't be a daily wearer for me, but you've got to love the effort and you know the build quality is going to be tops.

Posted: Fri Jun 7th, 2013 02:15 am

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Cheers good sir!

Thank you very much for that. I read that paragraph but missed the dimension.

That's a long 'un!

Bugger! I looked at my poor girly wrist with a ruler laid over the top and I reckon that way too much would overhang the sides of my wrist. I can see that the case design has a small curve to the wrist, but it doesn't appear to be a wrist-hugger to me. Pity - because I like the rest of the concept. Have to pass on this one, then.

Agreed on build quality. By jeez there are some good boutique manufacturers these days.

Good luck to those who pre-order and I am very much looking forward to seeing wrist shots.

Posted: Fri Jun 7th, 2013 02:07 pm

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FnuSnu99 wrote:
Of course buddy, agree that it is not a hommage per say, but can´t really argue that it has not taken most of it´s design from the Rolex trieste. And also agree that a exact copy/hommage would probably not sell, as the real deal wasn´t really meant to be worn as a sports watch, rather to prove that Rolex could do it deepth wise.

Anywho, nice looking watch, and look forward to see some wrist shots

The thing which is obvious Rolf, is that this model is inspired from the Rolex Deep sea special: I posted this Helberg watch topic this last 4th februar and even made a parallel with the Germano&Walter thinking that I didn´t need to name Rolex since any WIS knows this prototype...
Yes, of course, you recognize the design inspiration who was as well used by G&Walter...

And it was told in the Oceanictime announcement as well(31-01-2013)...

http://oceanictime.blogspot.no/2013/01/helberg-ch1.html
"Their first model, the CH1 takes its unique aesthetic from the Rolex Deep Sea Special, an experimental watch that was first designed by Rolex in the early 50s and that later evolved to become the deepest ever mechanical wristwatch with a water-resistance exceeding 10’000 meters. "

But it seems like you been looonng gone buddy

Posted: Fri Jun 7th, 2013 02:49 pm

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Hammerfjord wrote: FnuSnu99 wrote:
Of course buddy, agree that it is not a hommage per say, but can´t really argue that it has not taken most of it´s design from the Rolex trieste. And also agree that a exact copy/hommage would probably not sell, as the real deal wasn´t really meant to be worn as a sports watch, rather to prove that Rolex could do it deepth wise.

Anywho, nice looking watch, and look forward to see some wrist shots

The thing which is obvious Rolf, is that this model is inspired from the Rolex Deep sea special: I posted this Helberg watch topic this last 4th februar and even made a parallel with the Germano&Walter thinking that I didn´t need to name Rolex since any WIS knows this prototype...
Yes, of course, you recognize the design inspiration who was as well used by G&Walter...

And it was told in the Oceanictime announcement as well(31-01-2013)...

http://oceanictime.blogspot.no/2013/01/helberg-ch1.html
"Their first model, the CH1 takes its unique aesthetic from the Rolex Deep Sea Special, an experimental watch that was first designed by Rolex in the early 50s and that later evolved to become the deepest ever mechanical wristwatch with a water-resistance exceeding 10’000 meters. "

But it seems like you been looonng gone buddy

Hehehe, whooo William, hold your horses buddy, did not mean to step on anyones toes here. And yes, should of course have assumed that everyone knew the origins of the inspiration, and just replied to the thread as I read it, not knowing anything about the brand or the watch per say.

Posted: Sat Jun 8th, 2013 02:22 pm

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FnuSnu99 wrote:
Hammerfjord wrote: FnuSnu99 wrote:
Of course buddy, agree that it is not a hommage per say, but can´t really argue that it has not taken most of it´s design from the Rolex trieste. And also agree that a exact copy/hommage would probably not sell, as the real deal wasn´t really meant to be worn as a sports watch, rather to prove that Rolex could do it deepth wise.

Anywho, nice looking watch, and look forward to see some wrist shots

The thing which is obvious Rolf, is that this model is inspired from the Rolex Deep sea special: I posted this Helberg watch topic this last 4th februar and even made a parallel with the Germano&Walter thinking that I didn´t need to name Rolex since any WIS knows this prototype...
Yes, of course, you recognize the design inspiration who was as well used by G&Walter...

And it was told in the Oceanictime announcement as well(31-01-2013)...

http://oceanictime.blogspot.no/2013/01/helberg-ch1.html
"Their first model, the CH1 takes its unique aesthetic from the Rolex Deep Sea Special, an experimental watch that was first designed by Rolex in the early 50s and that later evolved to become the deepest ever mechanical wristwatch with a water-resistance exceeding 10’000 meters. "

But it seems like you been looonng gone buddy

Hehehe, whooo William, hold your horses buddy, did not mean to step on anyones toes here. And yes, should of course have assumed that everyone knew the origins of the inspiration, and just replied to the thread as I read it, not knowing anything about the brand or the watch per say.

Hold my horses...? No offense: The only thing is that I did expect that you did read the topic before posting...

Posted: Sun Jun 9th, 2013 08:18 pm

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Hammerfjord wrote: FnuSnu99 wrote:
Hammerfjord wrote: FnuSnu99 wrote:
Of course buddy, agree that it is not a hommage per say, but can´t really argue that it has not taken most of it´s design from the Rolex trieste. And also agree that a exact copy/hommage would probably not sell, as the real deal wasn´t really meant to be worn as a sports watch, rather to prove that Rolex could do it deepth wise.

Anywho, nice looking watch, and look forward to see some wrist shots

The thing which is obvious Rolf, is that this model is inspired from the Rolex Deep sea special: I posted this Helberg watch topic this last 4th februar and even made a parallel with the Germano&Walter thinking that I didn´t need to name Rolex since any WIS knows this prototype...
Yes, of course, you recognize the design inspiration who was as well used by G&Walter...

And it was told in the Oceanictime announcement as well(31-01-2013)...

http://oceanictime.blogspot.no/2013/01/helberg-ch1.html
"Their first model, the CH1 takes its unique aesthetic from the Rolex Deep Sea Special, an experimental watch that was first designed by Rolex in the early 50s and that later evolved to become the deepest ever mechanical wristwatch with a water-resistance exceeding 10’000 meters. "

But it seems like you been looonng gone buddy

Hehehe, whooo William, hold your horses buddy, did not mean to step on anyones toes here. And yes, should of course have assumed that everyone knew the origins of the inspiration, and just replied to the thread as I read it, not knowing anything about the brand or the watch per say.

Hold my horses...? No offense: The only thing is that I did expect that you did read the topic before posting...

Ok William ...

Last edited on Sun Jun 9th, 2013 08:19 pm by FnuSnu99

Posted: Tue Jun 18th, 2013 01:38 pm

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looks like this will be one of those watches where you may want both models!...this SS version without the bubble glass looks awesome!

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Posted: Tue Jun 18th, 2013 02:18 pm

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Can´t wait to see the bubble version

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