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Helberg CH8

Post by doinkydoink » 17 Aug 2015 17:53

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
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Side by Side with CH8
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Flat vs Dome crystal
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Helberg SS CNC buckle
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Wrist shot on stock strap
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On Helberg mesh

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Lume Shot

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Thank you for reading my first review.
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Re: Helberg CH8

Post by lunarin79 » 17 Aug 2015 18:49

nice review bro

definitely comparable to Squale's design but without paying the price of a Squale :mrgreen:
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Re: Helberg CH8

Post by doinkydoink » 17 Aug 2015 19:24

lunarin79 wrote:nice review bro

definitely comparable to Squale's design but without paying the price of a Squale :mrgreen:
Thank you CEO!

Btw there is a blue dial option. Image

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Re: Helberg CH8

Post by chriscentro » 17 Aug 2015 19:49

Nice watch and I like the bezel and the Horween strap.
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Re: Helberg CH8

Post by Trident » 17 Aug 2015 20:36

Congrats on your new hoot. Nice review and a beautiful watch!
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Re: Helberg CH8

Post by doinkydoink » 17 Aug 2015 21:24

Trident wrote:Congrats on your new hoot. Nice review and a beautiful watch!
chriscentro wrote:Nice watch and I like the bezel and the Horween strap.
Thank you bros.

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Re: Helberg CH8

Post by Jeryltan » 17 Aug 2015 21:59

Nice review. Hope you requested for your freebie? :)


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Post by Jeryltan » 17 Aug 2015 22:07

lunarin79 wrote:nice review bro

definitely comparable to Squale's design but without paying the price of a Squale :mrgreen:
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.


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Re: Helberg CH8

Post by roo7 » 17 Aug 2015 22:34

Looks really good !

How's the recessed crown action ?

This is one of my favourite case design..
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Re: Helberg CH8

Post by doinkydoink » 17 Aug 2015 22:35

Mesh strap photo added.

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Re: Helberg CH8

Post by doinkydoink » 17 Aug 2015 22:41

roo7 wrote:Looks really good !

How's the recessed crown action ?

This is one of my favourite case design..
Surprising easy!

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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Re: Helberg CH8

Post by doinkydoink » 17 Aug 2015 22:56

Jeryltan wrote:
lunarin79 wrote:nice review bro

definitely comparable to Squale's design but without paying the price of a Squale :mrgreen:
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.


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Re: Helberg CH8

Post by doinkydoink » 17 Aug 2015 22:57

Jeryltan wrote:Nice review. Hope you requested for your freebie? :)


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I did! Not sure if I will get it.Image Image

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Re: Helberg CH8

Post by Jeryltan » 17 Aug 2015 23:15

doinkydoink wrote:
Jeryltan wrote:Nice review. Hope you requested for your freebie? :)


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I did! Not sure if I will get it.Image Image

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I think you should. 1st review here mah :p


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Re: Helberg CH8

Post by Ed.YEO » 17 Aug 2015 23:31

Jeryltan wrote:
lunarin79 wrote:nice review bro

definitely comparable to Squale's design but without paying the price of a Squale :mrgreen:
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.
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Re: Helberg CH8

Post by Ed.YEO » 17 Aug 2015 23:34

doinkydoink wrote:...but you can get more information from their website http://www.h2o-watch.com... ...
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I tio mesmerized liaoz... :mrgreen:
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