Comfort in watches
When I started Orion I obviously had issues with a lot of modern watches - I have small wrists and many modern watches just feel weird, uncomfortable or otherwise bothersome. That’s because they’re designed for a larger wrist.
I set out to work on making watches that felt good, or better yet, couldn’t feel on the wrist. Part of what I implemented to improve ergonomics is a contoured caseback that more closely meshes with your wrist than a flat or domed caseback.
On the calamity, the sapphire is also curved, an extension of the contours initiated in the caseback.
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Nick
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6.00” / 15.24 cm
That’s interesting, I’ve never heard of a curved sapphire case back, that’s an interesting feature. I don’t generally have issues with watch fit, but I know a lot of folks do so I appreciate you giving it so much thought.
The Calamity is my most worn watch over the past year. I love it. My only issue with wearability was some sharp edges on the underside of the clasp. I smoothed the rough spots with a nail file and it’s now the perfect watch.
What I'd like to know is how you arrived on the ORION name. I assume it's not a continuation of the ORION of old, which produced these watches.
Regardless, I'm a fan and look forward to what you come up with next, Nick. 👍
Features like this show how thoughtful you are with watch design 😄love it!
What I'd like to know is how you arrived on the ORION name. I assume it's not a continuation of the ORION of old, which produced these watches.
Regardless, I'm a fan and look forward to what you come up with next, Nick. 👍
I'll save Nick some time - i don't think he will mind my sharing - but I had the same question for him - here is his response:
When I started a watch brand I knew I wanted to name it something to do with that - problem is most celestial bodies have unremarkable nomenclature or a name that is an absolute mouthful. I was scrolling through names and names, each with too many syllables or too long to reasonably put on a dial. I went outside and stared up at the sky, a cool winter night, and there was Orion, the first thing I saw and it seemed so obvious. It was right in front of me the whole time. And so it was.
I'll save Nick some time - i don't think he will mind my sharing - but I had the same question for him - here is his response:
When I started a watch brand I knew I wanted to name it something to do with that - problem is most celestial bodies have unremarkable nomenclature or a name that is an absolute mouthful. I was scrolling through names and names, each with too many syllables or too long to reasonably put on a dial. I went outside and stared up at the sky, a cool winter night, and there was Orion, the first thing I saw and it seemed so obvious. It was right in front of me the whole time. And so it was.
Orion is easy to spot in the sky, like the Seven Sisters. I can totally envision the epiphany.
Thanks for posting his reply, Bill! 🍻
I'll save Nick some time - i don't think he will mind my sharing - but I had the same question for him - here is his response:
When I started a watch brand I knew I wanted to name it something to do with that - problem is most celestial bodies have unremarkable nomenclature or a name that is an absolute mouthful. I was scrolling through names and names, each with too many syllables or too long to reasonably put on a dial. I went outside and stared up at the sky, a cool winter night, and there was Orion, the first thing I saw and it seemed so obvious. It was right in front of me the whole time. And so it was.
TL;DR: Camelopardalis doesn't exactly flow off the dial very well, does it?