Orion Watches is back with their latest release, a followup to the well-liked (and well-named) Calamity dive watch. Their newest release, dubbed the Hellcat, is very much in the same vein as Orion?s previous watches, and it?s nice to see a unified design language begin to form around the brand. Military history buffs will have already guessed that the Hellcat is a pilot?s watch, and although it definitely has some classical pilot watch design cues, it?s set apart in a few key areas to bring it into modern times.

Orion Hellcat 

Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial: Black, red 
Dimensions: 39 x 10.5 x 47mm 
Crystal: Sapphire  
Water Resistance: 100 meters 
Crown: Screw down         
Movement: Miyota 9015 Strap/bracelet: Leather  
Price: $600
Reference Number: n/a
Expected Release: April 2020 

The Hellcat is 39mm in diameter and features a case with alternating bead blasted and polished surfaces. The level of detail in the finishing that Orion is able to achieve is actually quite impressive. In the photos you can see the thin bevel running along the side of the lugs ? this is a classic design cue and a good indicator to potential customers that brand owner Nick Harris is a true enthusiast, inspired by some of the most classic vintage watches. Critically, the watch lacks crown guards, giving the wearer maximum flexibility when it comes to winding and time setting. This, of course, is another vintage inspired touch that also helps to streamline th...