Helberg CH8
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Helberg CH8
This is my second purchase from this German company, H20 Watch.
The owner Clemens has developed a reputation of providing top quality product which of very good value for the money you paid.
I first know about H20 when i come across the pre-order thread in WUS two years ago for CH6. Was then craving for a bronze diver and the price/spec offered I felt was really value for money.
Before you know it, Clemens comes out with CH8 that is even more exiting.
Is a rendition of his favorite divers from the 70s, Breil Manta 100 and comes with both bronze and SS version.
Since I already got a bronze CH6, I have decided to take the SS version with the black/orange colored sapphire bezel.
Using the now popular Miyota 9015, CH8 also comes with water resistance to 1000m (grossly overkill for this desk diver) and not one but two HEV (cannot have enough of good thing).
As per his previous offering, there is also the option to choose between configuration to suit anyone preference:
Case: Bronze / SS
Bezel: Solid SS / Bronze SS (only for Bronze case) / orange black sapphire inlay / black sapphire inlay
Dial: Black (with or without date) / Blue / Olive
Handset: chrome or orange + chrome
Crystal: flat or dome
For me as a return customer, I am also rewarded with a free Horween leather strap as a bonus.
I was also able to add on a Isofrane strap at a special price. I have gone for the safe color black but is regretting not getting the orange option which I think will match very well with my black/orange bezel.
The newly design Helberg CNC buckle that comes with the stock strap is really nice and can be use on the Isofrane as well.
I probably missed out some other nice features but you can get more information from their website http://www.h2o-watch.com
Sorry I am still so excited receiving this morning! On with some quick and dirty pic I have taken using my handphone
Hope you enjoy my little mini review.
The full package
Side by Side with CH8
Flat vs Dome crystal
Helberg SS CNC buckle
Wrist shot on stock strap
On Helberg mesh
Lume Shot
Thank you for reading my first review.
The owner Clemens has developed a reputation of providing top quality product which of very good value for the money you paid.
I first know about H20 when i come across the pre-order thread in WUS two years ago for CH6. Was then craving for a bronze diver and the price/spec offered I felt was really value for money.
Before you know it, Clemens comes out with CH8 that is even more exiting.
Is a rendition of his favorite divers from the 70s, Breil Manta 100 and comes with both bronze and SS version.
Since I already got a bronze CH6, I have decided to take the SS version with the black/orange colored sapphire bezel.
Using the now popular Miyota 9015, CH8 also comes with water resistance to 1000m (grossly overkill for this desk diver) and not one but two HEV (cannot have enough of good thing).
As per his previous offering, there is also the option to choose between configuration to suit anyone preference:
Case: Bronze / SS
Bezel: Solid SS / Bronze SS (only for Bronze case) / orange black sapphire inlay / black sapphire inlay
Dial: Black (with or without date) / Blue / Olive
Handset: chrome or orange + chrome
Crystal: flat or dome
For me as a return customer, I am also rewarded with a free Horween leather strap as a bonus.
I was also able to add on a Isofrane strap at a special price. I have gone for the safe color black but is regretting not getting the orange option which I think will match very well with my black/orange bezel.
The newly design Helberg CNC buckle that comes with the stock strap is really nice and can be use on the Isofrane as well.
I probably missed out some other nice features but you can get more information from their website http://www.h2o-watch.com
Sorry I am still so excited receiving this morning! On with some quick and dirty pic I have taken using my handphone
Hope you enjoy my little mini review.
The full package
Side by Side with CH8
Flat vs Dome crystal
Helberg SS CNC buckle
Wrist shot on stock strap
On Helberg mesh
Lume Shot
Thank you for reading my first review.
Last edited by doinkydoink on 17 Aug 2015 22:33, edited 3 times in total.
Re: Helberg CH8
nice review bro
definitely comparable to Squale's design but without paying the price of a Squale
definitely comparable to Squale's design but without paying the price of a Squale
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Thank you CEO!lunarin79 wrote:nice review bro
definitely comparable to Squale's design but without paying the price of a Squale
Btw there is a blue dial option.
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Nice watch and I like the bezel and the Horween strap.
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Congrats on your new hoot. Nice review and a beautiful watch!
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Trident wrote:Congrats on your new hoot. Nice review and a beautiful watch!
Thank you bros.chriscentro wrote:Nice watch and I like the bezel and the Horween strap.
Lume shot added.
Sorry for the typos..am using auto correction.
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Nice review. Hope you requested for your freebie?
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Actually i think price is about there, i,m comparing to the 50 atmos which i thought is the most similar in terms of design. I always liked the 50 atmos but the thing that put me off is that the logo is written so many times on the dial.lunarin79 wrote:nice review bro
definitely comparable to Squale's design but without paying the price of a Squale
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Looks really good !
How's the recessed crown action ?
This is one of my favourite case design..
How's the recessed crown action ?
This is one of my favourite case design..
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Mesh strap photo added.
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Surprising easy!roo7 wrote:Looks really good !
How's the recessed crown action ?
This is one of my favourite case design..
Got difficulty pulling out the crown when I try adjusting time the first try but now it is buttery too screw it off and on. Even easier compare to my CH8.
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Maybe I should visit Gnomon to do a side by side. Wait ganna broom sweep .Jeryltan wrote:Actually i think price is about there, i,m comparing to the 50 atmos which i thought is the most similar in terms of design. I always liked the 50 atmos but the thing that put me off is that the logo is written so many times on the dial.lunarin79 wrote:nice review bro
definitely comparable to Squale's design but without paying the price of a Squale
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I did! Not sure if I will get it.Jeryltan wrote:Nice review. Hope you requested for your freebie?
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I think you should. 1st review here mah :pdoinkydoink wrote:I did! Not sure if I will get it.Jeryltan wrote:Nice review. Hope you requested for your freebie?
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Jeryltan wrote:Actually i think price is about there, i,m comparing to the 50 atmos which i thought is the most similar in terms of design. I always liked the 50 atmos but the thing that put me off is that the logo is written so many times on the dial.lunarin79 wrote:nice review bro
definitely comparable to Squale's design but without paying the price of a Squale
Gnomon price you have not factor in the GST yet... once you factor in... It will be a choice between Miyota 9015 and ETA2824 by a difference of about $350 or so liaoz...
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Ooo Laa Laa~~~~ Sexy~~~doinkydoink wrote:...but you can get more information from their website http://www.h2o-watch.com... ...
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