PREORDER: Brand Direct: Orion - Hellcat

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PREORDER: Brand Direct: Orion - Hellcat

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Orion has opened preorders on their latest model, the Hellcat.

The Hellcat is a modestly sized pilot style watch. Following case design cues from the Calamity, Orion 1, and Sylph it blends in and stands out as a family member of the Orion collection. Debuting on the Hellcat is the new and unique Orion typeface, numerals and letters designed solely for and by Orion.

The Hellcat features a polished and curved caseback to ergonomically provide more comfort on the wrist. The crown guards have been done away with on this case, maintaining the design expectations of a pilot’s watch, that the crown should be tactile and easily manipulated. The Hellcat will also ship on a handmade strap,


Preorder is priced at $600

Estimated delivery is April 2020

NOTE about preorders from Orion:
Pre-orders are the first chance at securing a watch that will be produced in small batches. It is also a model that allows us to fund new designs and develop the brand. To ensure things run smoothly we have a few pre-order agreements, that by placing an order are agreed to.

Pre-orders are non refundable.

Production runs generally take around 5-6 months, but delays with things like customs or some unforeseen force are always a possibility. Delivery can be anywhere around 4-8 months, though, those are estimates and by no means firm deadlines.


Two colorways available, black or burgundy

Black Hellcat - https://orionwatch.com/hellcat/hellcat
* The black dial Hellcat will be exclusive to a blasted & polished accent case.
* The black Hellcat will ship on a black handmade leather strap

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Burgundy Hellcat - https://orionwatch.com/hellcat/hellcat-1
* The burgundy Hellcat will be exclusive to the brushed & polished case.
* The burgundy Hellcat will ship on a brown handmade leather strap.

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Shared specs:

* 39mm Diameter
* 20mm Lug Width
* 47mm Lug to Lug
* 10.5mm Thickness (Caseback to Crystal)
* 100m Water Resistance
* Movement: Miyota 9015
* Crystal Material: Sapphire
* Lume: Blue BGW9

STRAP SIZES

* Short - 65/110mm - Approx. wrist size: 6.5”
* Regular - 75/115mm - Approx. wrist size: 7”
* Long - 80/125mm - Approx. wrist size: 7.5”

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Re: PREORDER: Brand Direct: Orion - Hellcat

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Just a couple of updates on the Orion Hellcat.
Overall, the project was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a second run of Calamity dive watches.

But in the meantime, Orion has added a custom bracelet option for all the Hellcat watches.

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In addition, a limited edition green variant has been announced.
Only 50 pieces will be made with this dial.

The Hellcat: Emerald will be fitted in a brushed & polished case and bracelet.

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Re: PREORDER: Brand Direct: Orion - Hellcat

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Orion just added a blue dial option.

https://orionwatch.com/hellcat/zuhgthm7 ... 57lhs3m5rs

Hellcat F6F Blue
Preorder price is $650

Production is now scheduled for completion in August 2020.

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Re: PREORDER: Brand Direct: Orion - Hellcat

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Love the design. Weird choice to not match datewheels to the dial since they seem to be using custom datewheels anyway.
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