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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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I let you discover this sister company from H2O represented at 3T: Helberg. This time, the watches will wear the "Swiss Made" on them dial. There is a 3000 and 6000 meters model. They will be available in bronze as well. Yes, of course, you recognize the design inspiration who was as well used by G&Walter... I must say that the bubble crystal of the 6000m is impressive. http://www.helberg.com/ Picture stolen from OceanicTime without paying copyrights   |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Beast of a watch...like its unique case and simple dial |
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Keelson 3T WIS 
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This has gone to the top of my shopping list. Since I now have 3 H2O (technically 1 Kalmar + 1 Orca with 2 cases) I think the engineering on Clemens new watches will be just as sweet. The hemi crystal will be too much for me but will be ordering the SS with domed crystal pretty much as the Oceanictime photo so helpfully donated when they appear on the pre order scene. Do you think a custom full case polish would be a little too "bling"?  |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Keelson wrote:This has gone to the top of my shopping list. The Megalodons full polish looked too bling to me...But it's me. Anyway, it's a scratch-magnet! |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Looks ok but the case seems a bit off balance to the bezel. I can consider it though. |
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Keelson 3T WIS
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Hammerfjord wrote: Keelson wrote: Yeah it was the bling factor that put me off the polished Meg in the end too Will. I have an Orca Mono case which I am eyeing with a view to applying the Dremel and paste as well but the main thing holding me back is the thought of all that shiny metal on the wrist. That and the firm knowledge that within 20 minutes of finishing polishing it up I am going to clatter it of something very hard and end up with a bl**dy great big scratch or dent in the case! |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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I think that a brush or blasted finish is always best on a chunky diver. Don't polish your watch, you might get blind  |
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moonboom 3T WIS
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We have just opened the pre-order for the HELBERG CH1: Here are the remaining info about the pricing and the HELBERG CH1 in bronze: PRICING during pre-order period / ESTIMATED PRODUCTION QTY: 150x STAINLESS STEEL VERSION: - USD 900 for customer from OUTSIDE the EU - USD 900 + 19% VAT for customer INSIDE the EU 150x BRONZE CuSn8 VERSION: - USD 990 for customer from OUTSIDE the EU - USD 990 + 19% VAT for customer INSIDE the EU 22mm SS bracelet and spherical sapphire crystal are optional items. After availability of the HELBERG CH1 samples the reservation price will be raised by $50. After Pre-Order the price will be raised to USD 1290 for SS version and USD 1390 for bronze version.              |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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awesome...love that crystal!...please check your message box on this forum. been waiting for someone to do this one! http://www.rolex.com/magazine/sports-and-culture/exploration/trieste.html |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Couldn't hold anymore watching this bubble crystal and pulled the trigger yesterday |
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Keelson 3T WIS
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Oh yeah.........now I just gotta explain it to "her indoors"  |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Hammerfjord wrote: Couldn't hold anymore watching this bubble crystal and pulled the trigger yesterdaysame here Will...for a bronze version,that bubble is way cool ! |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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oagaspar wrote:Hammerfjord wrote:Couldn't hold anymore watching this bubble crystal and pulled the trigger yesterdaysame here Will...for a bronze version,that bubble is way cool ! I went for a steel: I don´t have the bronze vibe in me... But I still wonder if a bronze bezel would fit on it.  |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Hammerfjord wrote: oagaspar wrote:I don't see why not... a SS bezel would look cool on a bronze as well! |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Yes Oscar...You're right , will try that to give a change. And of course, a nice mesh bracelet will be straight away jumping on it  |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Updating will be easier to follow on FB, so here we go: https://www.facebook.com/helbergwatches I had a great and swift communication by @mail with Clemens: Really nice fellow who's looking forward to answer all your questions. Thanks Clemens and good luck! |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Anybody around here who ordered this first piece from Helberg? |
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stew77 Admin 
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Hammerfjord wrote: Anybody around here who ordered this first piece from Helberg? I pre-ordered the Bronze version Will. Are you hearing anything new recently? |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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stew77 wrote: Hammerfjord wrote:I also ordered bronze,big dome,but no word yet,an e-mail will go out once they are ready like the H2O models,Clarence is pretty good at keeping everyone on the loop.Anybody around here who ordered this first piece from Helberg? |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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stew77 wrote:Hammerfjord wrote:Anybody around here who ordered this first piece from Helberg? No nothing, like Oscar. I'm guessing that we can expect some news in 2 months or so, since it's planed for this summer. The cool thing there for those with small budgets is that the preorder price is reasonable as well as permitting a payment in 2 times. It will feel like we get a very cheap 6000m watch this summer when we'll pay the rest before delivery  |
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moonboom 3T WIS
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The CH1 prototypes arrived well inside our office today and over the next days and weeks a lot of images will be shown. Have a look at OceanicTime and this T3 thread for updates. Here is a first teaser image of the new HELBERG CH1 buckle on the dark-grey leather strap of the stainless steel version:   Last edited on Tue May 28th, 2013 12:42 pm by moonboom |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Looking good! |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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awesome Clemens!...TY for the update...I can't wait to get one on my wrist! |
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stew77 Admin
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Very nice! Thanks for the update, and very much looking forward to the CH1! |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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The teaser is on! Spy-shots... http://oceanictime.blogspot.no/2013/05/helberg-ch1-spyshots.html Here's a pic from the back: Triple seal...  |
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stew77 Admin
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Wow...hot stuff for sure!!! Love that triple-seal caseback,...makes me want to go on a deep dive for sure! Seriously though...really looking forward to the CH1 from Helberg...It's going to be one seriously built watch for sure. Looks like we will have representations of both the SS and Bronze version here on 3T! Can't wait! |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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yep...that's what I'm talking about!! Attachment: helberg.jpg (Downloaded 78 times) |
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stew77 Admin
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oagaspar wrote:yep...that's what I'm talking about!! Love that bubble!!!! |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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stew77 wrote:oagaspar wrote: Great! I had the Zeno "bubble" 8800 in the past and flipped it: The case was too boring... But this one will be a keeper |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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[size=4 Too bad they only accept PayPal. I simply can't have the watch shipped to my PayPal-registered address. The SS would have been a no-brainer acquisition |
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moonboom 3T WIS
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@BIGRUSTYPIG: With direct bank transfer to our company account we could ship to every address! :-) ___ Saturday the courier delivered after many days our new studio flash equipment! Without being a professional photographer the following image was one of the first coming out today. I hope you like what you see and probably get. The image is relatively untouched and only dust was removed. No color/contrast corrections and at least on my monitor the images shows nicely the warm, more reddish color tone of the CuSn8 bronze. Have a look at OceanicTime on Tuesday, 03:00 AM California time, for more images to come! If you could find the OT FB LIKE button I would be glad if it gets hit! I will of course add permanently new images here, on our HELBERG internet pages and the HELBERG FB pages.  Last edited on Mon Jun 3rd, 2013 08:02 am by moonboom |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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awesome pic and watch Clemens! ....I can't wait to have one of these bronze on my wrist! |
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stew77 Admin
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That's simply incredible Clemens!!!  I ordered the Bronze and absolutely love what I'm seeing here! Outstanding pic too!Can't wait! |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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another shot of the bronze...I am happy I went with the bronze on this one,but am sure the SS version is just as spectacular! Attachment: helberg1.jpg (Downloaded 40 times) |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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moonboom wrote:@BIGRUSTYPIG: With direct bank transfer to our company account we could ship to every address! :-) |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Nice! |
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FnuSnu99 3T WIS 
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Nice looking hommage they´ve got going there  |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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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. |
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FnuSnu99 3T WIS
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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 |
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IanM 3T WIS 
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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 |
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stew77 Admin
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IanM wrote:Hi all! 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. |
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IanM 3T WIS
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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. |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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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. 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 |
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FnuSnu99 3T WIS
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Hammerfjord wrote: FnuSnu99 wrote: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. |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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FnuSnu99 wrote:Hammerfjord wrote:FnuSnu99 wrote: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...  |
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FnuSnu99 3T WIS
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Hammerfjord wrote: FnuSnu99 wrote:Ok William ... Last edited on Sun Jun 9th, 2013 08:19 pm by FnuSnu99 |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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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! Attachment: helberg1ss.jpg (Downloaded 31 times) |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Can´t wait to see the bubble version |
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moonboom 3T WIS
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Of course we don´t deny that we looked very deeply at the RLX when designing the CH1. :-) We improved many things, like wearable dimensions (much shorter than the original design / lower), offer two different crystals, two different materials, the bronze CuSn8 is sourced by myself in Germany, first time a three gasket system is used for the case back sealing, two different case backs, .... but tried to keep the original design key points. :-) Let me add all the new images to this thread. I´m very bad in wristshots, but hopefully the weather in Germany stays sunny at the weekend and I will do my best. :-)        Last edited on Tue Jun 18th, 2013 06:30 pm by moonboom |
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stew77 Admin
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Looks incredible Clemens!!!! I've got a Bronze on preorder, but the SS is equally HOT! I look forward to seeing some wrist shots if you get the opportunity this weekend!!!! |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Here's the SS bubble... Stole it on the net |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Gort ...Klaatu Barada Nikto... Attachment: Gort - Klaatu barada nikto.jpg (Downloaded 70 times) |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Had a chat with Clemens and if everything goes as planed, the first shipments will happen this september... |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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I am so excited to receive mine. Hot piece for sure |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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I with you Jeff,pretty excited to get this one on the wrist! |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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I'm mostly excited about waving the dial under this mighty bubble crystal |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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oagaspar wrote:I with you Jeff,pretty excited to get this one on the wrist! Oscar, what did you get? I opted for the diver bezel, regular sapphire crystal, closed back and then went for the optional steel bracelet. I also asked for the golden hands. This will be my first boutique watch in a long time and I am sure it will be worth it. I'm also curious what the other 3Ters went for???? |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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They should soon come now: Can´t wait |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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bigrustypig wrote: oagaspar wrote:sorry Jeff,missed this post,I went for bronze,bubble crystal,plain,and divers bezel,with bracelet option...... |
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joecb 3T WIS 
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Bronze case, bubble crystal, closed back gold hands plain bezel. Hoping we get shipping notices soon!! |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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[/DARN! it looks so good in steel, too. I might, just might go for a bubble version also. DARN! size] |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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[/DARN! it looks so good in steel, too. I might, just might go for a bubble version also. DARN! size] |
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joecb 3T WIS
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I agree ... The steel on the bracelet is flat out cool!! I just may get it |
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H2O 3T WIS
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Dear Friends, The long wait for the HELBERG CH1 is close to it´s end. Please let me explain the current CH1 status: - The cases, crystals and bezels will be assembled this week accordingly to your order. - The single part, which caused the last delay, will arrive in the next week. After receiving all part shipments and a lots of customs work the assembly of all pre-order watches will start in Switzerland from Mid of November onwards. - After completing the watch assembly the HELBERG CH1 will be shipped by the end of November with Fedex Express. The delivery itself should take about 2-3 days into nearly every country. We apologize the delay in the delivery of the HELBERG CH1. Even though we had no direct influence on the delay, it was our fault to give too tight deadlines to you. Therefore we decided to include a second leather strap for the HELBERG CH1 free of charge! Have a great week! Clemens H2O watch GmbH |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Thanks for the update Clemens! Things happen along projects but I'm sure that it will be worth the wait. A nice pre-Xmass to look forward to!  |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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sounds good Clemens,I'm ready for this unique timepiece! |
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H2O 3T WIS
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Hello Friends, I would like to update you about the actual schedule for the HELBERG CH1 delivery. Today we got the last remaining parts, the cases and bezels, for the HELBERG CH1. All parts are perfectly processed, looking absolutely awesome and are much improved in detail against the prototype watches you saw during the last, long months. I´m sure it was worth the wait for this outstanding product and hope you will like the HELBERG CH1 same as I do. Picture of the day: 150x HELBERG CH1 SS sorted by serial number  This is our schedule for the HELBERG CH1 delivery: The watches will be assembled from next week onwards in Switzerland by 5 professional watch maker. The ETA 2824 movement will be individually regulated and the watch cases pressure tested after assembly. I´m planning to ship the first watches starting from 06.12.2013. Since we have several hundered orders for the HELBERG CH1 not every single watch could be shipped out first day, but all watches should have been left our company until 16.12.2013. We will use Fedex Express with a 1-3 day delivery to nearly all places in the world. We will ship every single watch separately even you have purchased two or more HELBERG CH1 to reduce the risk of loss and custom fees. Only fully paid (deposit + balance payment) HELBERG CH1 will be shipped. Our target is to ship the watches accordingly to their order income: First come - first shipped. I have one request to you: This will be a very busy time for us! Please don´t send us requests for shipping dates, special invoice arrangements etc. Every unnecessary email we have to answer will delay the shipping process. Thank you! We will add 04.12.2013 several nice leaher straps for the HELBERG CH1 to our online shop. To save transportation costs the HELBERG CH1 straps could be shipped together with your watch ONLY if you mention your HELBERG CH1 ORDER-ID or HELBERG CH1 INVOICE NUMBER in the notice field during checkout. What´s next with HELBERG? In the next week we will introduce our new and first chronograph with ETA 7750 movement: The HELBERG CH2 Main features: - 47mm diameter - SWISS ETA 7750 movement - Stainless Steel 316L - Black sapphire inlay - Two dials: - High glossy black dial with chromed handset - FULLY LUMED white dial with black handset - Integrated black leather strap Pricing: (only valid during introduction period until 31.12.2013) $950 / 700 Euro for outside EU customer 700 Euro + 19% VAT= 833 Euro for inside EU customer Currently we have 15x HELBERG CH2 with black dial and 15x HELBERG CH2 with full lumed dial in stock and several HELBERG CH2 will be assembled during December. I would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to all HELBERG CH1 pre-order participants. Enjoy your new watch and also the free leather strap, which will be included into your package as a small excuse for the delay. Have a great day! Clemens H2O watch GmbH |
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I Like em BIG ! ! 3T WIS 
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There it is and it's all MINE (maniacal laugh...)...: I can't wait to start bustin' down door jams with this one! Last edited on Fri Nov 29th, 2013 08:11 pm by I Like em BIG ! ! |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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looking 4ward to the release Clemens,TY. |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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[/Looking forward to receiving mine in California really soon.size] |
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