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Orion Watches Calamity: Arctic

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Case

Diameter
39.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-lug
48mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
203m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Automatic

Sellita

A slim Swiss automatic from Sellita, a pin-compatible alternative to the ETA 2892-A2, beating at 28,800 vph with roughly 42–56 hours of power reserve. Favoured by brands needing a thinner movement than the SW200.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
metal_oyster

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Community

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Orion Watches Calamity: Arctic owners and reviewers widely praise its comfortable wearability, with multiple users highlighting its pleasant fit on smaller wrists and slim profile. The case finishing and design are frequently noted as superior to typical microbrand offerings, featuring polished bevels and a distinctive crown guard. The matte blue dial is described as having a soft finish that varies in shade, and the BGW9 lume is applied to markers for legibility. Some owners find the bracelet difficult to size, and one user expressed a preference for a date complication. The Orion Calamity: Arctic is considered a great value at its $1500 price point, with some owners comparing its quality favorably to luxury brands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orion Watches Calamity: Arctic highly for its exceptional finishing and comfortable wearability at its price.

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