It was a risk for them, and they put their confidence in the modern watch buyer to understand what makes the Calamity special. It’s not a flashy watch, but it’s accents will provide a visual treat for the discerning eye. The lume works well and while BGW9 isn't the longest lasting option, it does glow nicely and ensures a crisp white daylight color for the markers and hands. Copyright © 2009–2020, HODINKEE Inc. All Rights Reserved. From a design standpoint, the Calamity is legible and modern without being overly stark. It shouldn't clunk around or feel too alien. With an asking price of $1495, Orion has positioned the Calamity above the sub-$1000 range and the more established microbrand competition of Halios, Raven, Unimatic (and many many others). 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. CALAMITY: METEOR. The bezel is nicely integrated into the case, with a crisp action and subtle but functional engraved grip on its edge. Learn more here.

July 10, 2018 Reviews By Andrew Connor Photo by Hunter D. Kelley. Your watch should feel good to wear. Please sign up for the e-mail list for critical production updates and news! 1,495.00. From the moment I sized the steel bracelet, I was surprised by how much the Calamity felt like my old Omega 2254 Seamaster. While I might have had a prototype example, the design uses pin and collar fittings and required not only a pin pusher (duh) but also a pair of pliers and roughly the force I might attribute to a field wisdom tooth removal. The proportions are great for a legible and very wearable dive watch that manages to feel both solid and svelte on wrist. While much of the so-called microbrand market leans pretty hard on the whole "new vintage" trend (shtick? 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. 1,800.00. watchesbynick@gmail.com. FAQ & Contact Retail Locations. Dial text isn't out of control and just about everything on the dial and the ceramic bezel is lumed with blue-glow BGW9 Superluminova. 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. Orion Watches Cart 0. Orion made a bold choice in entering a premium space with the Calamity. A relative newcomer, Orion has produced a handful of well-received watches that struck a balance between field and dressy designs, but the Calamity is their first go at making a dive watch. 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 large and easy-to-operate crown does screw down and helps to support the Calamity's 666 feet of water resistance. All the small things in the Calamity came together to make an amazing package. Huge selection, great prices & free shipping on many watches. ), that doesn't mean it's the only option for a dive watch enthusiast on the hunt for something a bit more insider (and uncommon) than your run-of-the-mill Seikos or Hamiltons. 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. At 3.6mm thick, the 2892's dimensions help to keep the Calamity as thin as possible while providing a rate of 4 Hz, and a power reserve of 42 hours. The bright orange accent on the seconds hand adds some welcome warmth, and the matte dial works really well with the bright white applied markers, and is offered only in a no-date execution.