With a mostly brushed case accented by thin lines of polish on the lug facet, the Calamity has a large knurled crown protected by sloping crown guards.
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Offered only in steel with a trio of dial colors (black, green, and the navy blue shown here), the Calamity is 40mm wide, 11.3mm thick, and 48mm lug to lug. Please sign up for the e-mail list for critical production updates and news! Considerably thinner (and more costly) than the more commonly seen 2824, the 2892 is one of ETA's more premium off-the-shelf offerings. Polished bevels on a brushed case, polished edges on the applied indices, and polished accents on the hands give that extra bit of flair while keeping it subtle. The Orion Calamity is one of the thinnest automatic 200 meter dive watches.The Calamity sets itself apart in a world of chunky dive watches by being exceptionally thin and low profile.
Necessary Data >Brand: Orion >Model: Calamity >Price: $1,400 >Size: 40mm Case Diameter, 48mm Lug-to-Lug >Would reviewer personally wear it: Yes. It's an absolute pleasure to wear, comfort in spades.Please sign up for the e-mail list for critical production updates and news! With the move towards a much more expensive Swiss movement, Orion has to contend with competition from brands like Farer, Monta, and even Oak and Oscar.Those brands fought for each and every one of their customers by making great products that connected with specific niche audiences that had already been around the block with many of the watches common to the top 10 lists in your average Google search result. As always, let us know what you think in the comments and be sure to find more information about the Orion Calamity by visiting the brand’s official site. 1,495.00. The bezel is nicely integrated into the case, with a crisp action and subtle but functional engraved grip on its edge.
It's not quite as flat, but it does sit low, the bracelet isn't especially thick, and the lug shape ensured a nice fit on my 7-inch wrist. With the bracelet sized, the Orion wears beautifully and does so with minimal affectation beyond being As with any microbrand watch, while the Orion Calamity is an interesting and appealing alternative to some of the more common players in the enthusiast dive watch world, it also has to compete on their level. Enter Orion Watches and their Calamity Diver, which makes a strong argument for a more modern dive watch with broad appeal.
While certainly above the entry-level price point, with the Calamity I think Orion is showing that they understand the microbrand audience and have been thoughtful in their approach to designing an appealing dive watch with a thinner-than-usual profile, a subtle but engaging design, and an entirely non-vintage wrist presence.
1,800.00. watchesbynick@gmail.com. The Orion Calamity is one of the thinnest automatic 200 meter dive watches. While much of the so-called microbrand market leans pretty hard on the whole "new vintage" trend (shtick? The Calamity sets itself apart in a world of chunky dive watches by being exceptionally thin and low profile. The Calamity quickly became one of my favorite watches to wear.
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From a design standpoint, the Calamity is legible and modern without being overly stark. >Friend we’d recommend it to first: Someone that enjoys slightly more original sport watch designs that isn’t afraid to drop a little extra cash for a big jump in quality. CALAMITY: METEOR.
Thank you! CALAMITY. The gently curved caseback and down-turned lugs let the Calamity disappear on your wrist, slip under your cuff, and feel almost weightless.