Heinrich Helicoprion Stone - What An Absolute Gem Of A Watch

[@WolfgangHeinrich]

Hi Peter, one hint: Price stated in the review is EU-Price incl VAT (19%) For orders outside EU VAT will not be charged, price will be 920 USD, not 1064 USD. Cheers, Wolfgang

[@PeterKotsa]

Well that even sweetens the deal..thanks for the clarification Wolfgang..appreciated 👍

[@Discoworx]

GST would be charged in Australia?

[@jmy6050]

​@@DiscoworxI am certain we will be stung with it.

[@zogzog1063]

@@Discoworx GST would be charged at 15% in NZ

[@GregBottle]

Great view of our watch Peter! I'm glad you like it so much. I'm a big fan of orange dials myself ;-) Wolfgang and myself are always pushing the bounders on quality and innervation while trying to keep the price point down as much as one can. We limit them because we're always developing something new and unique to present the watch community. I'm designing new stuff all the time, sometimes up to 2 years ahead of release. Both Wolfgang and myself scuba dive, so all our watches have to be dive rated and practical, regardless of what type of watch we make. It's a little quirk of ours ;-) Limiting them also helps drive vital sales, which is important for a small brand, the "get it while you can" approach. It is how Rick Mari and myself operated DOXA reissues in the early days, very limited editions to drive sales, often some SUB's were as low as 50 pieces in the very early days. Now look at where DOXA is today! I deliberately designed the helicoprion to feel like a 38mm watch, although it is 40mm, the sweet spot size IMHO. You are correct, the case design plays a huge part why it feels 38mm,. Also on the wrist it feels way more like 10.3mm thick, the case wall and ring thickness, as the eye never really notices the glass thickness or what's hidden by the wrist. The case design is also designed for maximum wearer comfort, which is something extremely important to me, so I'm very please you picked up on it. Creating beautiful watches for people to own and enjoy is Wolfgang's and my passion, it is our obsession. Money isn't our main driving force! Money just gives us the ability to create even more beautiful watches for people to wear and hopefully by doing so, build a highly successful unique brand people look to buy a watch from. Thanks again for the great review Peter! Have a great day!

[@PeterKotsa]

Thanks for sharing Greg and elaborating...really appreciated 👍

[@WolfgangHeinrich]

Thanks Greg for sharing some insights in our projects. Well phrased, that is how we roll 😁

[@Barbecuejag]

So beautiful. I had pleasure to see it in person and just had to have it. 😊 Thanks again Jonathan for a great visit!

[@Vernomeno]

I met Wolfgang Heinrich the other day and was able to wear the watches too. Really great and funny down to earth guy and he loves what he does with these watches. Regarding the price, I talked to him about that too. If he would sell them any cheaper, he would probably lose money. They are Made in Germany and he has to pay the full business taxes and other taxes in Germany.

[@PeterKotsa]

Yes he is a down to earth guy and his love shows through his passion for sure 👍 Thanks for sharing

[@Jimmy_Cream]

Made in Germany or just assembled there from imported parts?

[@johnpoulter]

I love Lapis, full stop, so the choice for me would be an absolute no brainer. There is much to like about this watch, the hands, the movement. It's a tad thick for my liking but that's barely a quibble and would not be a deal-breaker. Nice one Peter 👍

[@timetowatch_francois]

Nice design detail with the “lollipop” overlapping the round date window. Thanks for sharing this one Peter, I know you have so many requests and I’m glad you decided to showcase this one. I must say that I like orange dials as well b/c the color orange is “The Optimism Color” - re. Simon Sinek @ The Optimism Company, you will like what he stands for. This nicely finished orange watch built by this upcoming micro brand is optimism at its best 😊

[@demepenar3273]

The bracelet design of that watch is better than most 10K $ watch

[@Mattheo76]

I dont like it.

[@statlerwaldorf7130]

Great video Peter, and I agree the orange dial is my favourite, it is stunning

[@Barbecuejag]

Sign up for Heinrich mail list and get 5% off one of these beauties! I just ordered a Lapis Lazuli dial version. Stunning.

[@WolfgangHeinrich]

thanks a lot 🙏

[@michaelcollins2473]

The carnelion is a real looker. Definitely a conversation piece. I really like when brands use the top grade of a movement.

[@RRR4847-o9g]

What version of wearOS is this running?

[@jmy6050]

Ha ha. I have an Invicta with the Sellita SW 200 movement. It is incredibly accurate. IE a cheap watch with a quality movement 😂

[@MokChweeSeah-v9v]

It is a beautiful watch with the gemstone dials and a selita Swiss movement. ❤

[@WolfgangHeinrich]

thanks a lot 🙌

[@shawnstine3244]

Beautiful watches. It's nice to see the screws all aligned, I've seen reviews of watches that cost 5X as much with misaligned screws. Now if I only had an extra 1K lying around.😅

[@petermartin9494]

Don't you think that they may be aligned because they are fake?

[@filipzolota]

Beautiful pieces! Thanks for the amazing video, as always. 🔥

[@jjlad5037]

This channel deserves much more subscribers.

[@WolfgangHeinrich]

agree 👍

[@severnsea]

Man, blue is my colour and that one is one of the most beautiful watches I've ever seen, but sadly above my price level. Very tempting though.

[@TalkingTimepieces]

Great episode, bro. I love that blue piece!

[@PeterKotsa]

Thanks Alix...blue is lovely, but being a long time orange dial fan, this is really something 🔥

[@benjaminvis]

These are very good looking pieces. I agree, especially that realle even and subtly colour shifting Carnelian. I do like it more when it looks more saturated, orangey red, then when it lightens up under very strong light. While I love natural materials, in something as precise as watches, I do feel that it can matter quite a bit which exact watch you'll receive, so I'd much prefer it when manufacturers offer this, that they sell on the basis of great photography and footage of each individual watch. That would sooner, for me, justify the premium for the use of this material. The lapis lazuli as a stone, I feel is perhaps better reserved for dressier applications, like the Toledano & Chan recently. Here that Carnelian stands out. This design is cleaner and quieter than the buzz-saw original, and I think perhaps the better for it. I quite liked the original too, but the exact colour and pattern execution mattered a lot. Here I feel the design underlines it's sportiness even more and therefore seems to communicate its identify more clearly. For me the thickness really is a bit of a push for my preferences, but then so is such an overtly sporty watch. I cannot help but appreciate the design and execution though.

[@PeterKotsa]

Really well said here Benjamin...thanks for sharing your thoughts bro 👍

[@adk7962]

It’s a stunner. These also seem to take some inspiration but an original watch through and through. And I also have no problem about increasing overall thickness for a domed glass. Thanks for the great review. Maybe they are taking a play out Zelos’ playbooks. 🤔.

[@LauraCapehart-h4s]

This video was an absolute gem!

[@PeterKotsa]

😊

[@griggsbuild]

I have the blue buzz saw dial and i absolutely love it! I hope Heinrich bring out new releases.

[@herbh9348]

Nice looking watches and great review.

[@tobiasrottenbach1769]

Thank you for showing these great watches. Cheers from Germany

[@PeterKotsa]

My pleasure!

[@WolfgangHeinrich]

@@tobiasrottenbach1769 thanks Tobias 👋🙏

[@larryscott3982]

$1000, lapis dial? I looked at a lapis dial for my Rolex OP. The dial was a grand.

[@BoozewithNick]

Hi Pete- good review! Not my style but very nice pieces, love the perfect brushing on the screw-down bezel. Honestly, $1100 for a watch with a decent chunk of lapis in it doesn’t seem unreasonable. Not a cheap stone.

[@Mf956]

Great review, thank you! 🙏👍🫶

[@Yoshikaable]

Big fan of these watches. The lined up screws are quite a look

[@WolfgangHeinrich]

Many thanks, happy to hear!

[@ColonelJGHyde]

Beautiful dials

[@PeterKotsa]

Totally agree, even better in the hand than on my video

[@mattsmiley8156]

Have always loved their watches from afar. Hope to pick one up some day. These two look like the best yet. Great review!

[@PeterKotsa]

Agreed, cheers 👍

[@Z-S-H]

Very nice watches I'm not usually a fan of the 6 o clock date (or 3 o clock either, give me no date or a 430 date) but the 6 o clock date looks decent on these, well done 👍

[@seranadesongs]

I like both of them Pete. A bit pricey but a well made watch indeed. Great job as always mate!

[@PeterKotsa]

I made a mistake regarding the price..their actually $920 usd (not $1064 usd) 👍

[@Andrew-J316]

Orange one would be my favorite also. Thanks for review.

[@wdou451]

I've been following Heinrich after watching one of your reviews. I only hope they make smaller-size watches like 38mm. Love your videos! until next time cheers mate!

[@PeterKotsa]

👍

[@mhrir]

Pete - Such interesting point you made on the crystal height. A 13mm height with a boxed/domed crystal is going to look and wear very differently compared to 13mm with a flat crystal at the same level as the bezel. Measuring up to the bezel might provide a better indication how the watch will wear in that dimension. Cheers!

[@PeterKotsa]

Correct This is closer to around 11.9mm without the glass

[@Discoworx]

Love the round date window on the round watch

[@LegendX2010]

I like this. Feels like something Oris would do.

[@thetimedweller]

Great review as always, I'm eyeing the lapis lazuli version!

[@Barbecuejag]

Both versions are sold out. Lapis is quite nice - on my wrist as we speak.

[@AdAce21]

that lapis lazuli dial looks incredible

[@JWnFlorida]

Good looking watch.

[@dalotheman1]

Another great review!

[@smgeraldo]

Nice watch Pete, good review and photography as always!👍

[@PeterKotsa]

🙏

[@TheTrueHasenfeffer]

Oh, no you don't, Mr Kotsa. You got me like this on the Henry Archer Vesterhav. My Direnzo Aerolite ships out starting this week. You could have pulled another Henry Archer if I hadn't already went with Direnzo. These are gorgeous and I want the orange dial, but no can do at this time. Lol. Mores the pity.

[@PeterKotsa]

Hahahahaha 😂😂😂

[@hattyfarbuckle]

maybe emphasised by the "nowhere to hide" macro shots (superb as always) but the cuts in the screw heads on the bezel don't look sharp enough and my preference would be a blasted finish not polished. The dials are great and , I'm sure, difficult and relatively expensive to produce so that justifies some of the price in my eyes.

[@PeterKotsa]

My macro lenses are some of the best in the business, they pick up everything 👍

[@asikakw]

Hi Pete, great video. Where are the straps at 3:05 from?

[@PeterKotsa]

They were in the box from Heinrich I believe these will be available for purchase as an add on shortly..

[@bullnose01]

Is the pattern on the caseback intended to represent the teeth of a helicoprion? I think that the orange strap on the Carnelian dial watch is a bit too much, and that a black strap would highlight the dial.

[@PeterKotsa]

I believe so..👍

[@EdmundPorter-ju8kd]

Very cool!

[@samnova450]

Really like the Blue dial. But funds are tight for me right now, so maybe later.

[@timemasterhms]

The Lapis is 🔥

[@bernardbarroga1497]

Handsome pieces and for the price, I believe it’s a steal! The only thing that I don’t like is the”Limited Edition” B.S. ! It’s just a marketing gimmick that Seiko is a master of.🙄😤

[@curt4930]

Hi Pete, great review as always. Love some parts but not others, eg love the fact that they frame the date window, I think if you have a window pay it respect colour matched & framed. That bezel love or hate I think, for me too thick & detracts from the dial. If you going to feature an exotic dial material then make that the feature not a bezel which is static anyway. Sounds like I’m whinging but 13.5 mm thick for a sports watch?? I’ve got date complication watches from the 60’s which are thinner surely they can do better. That bracelet & clasp though, they look fantastic they’ve done the logo just right looks very classy. I think a miss for me.

[@PeterKotsa]

I agree about the vintage stuff, they made watches thinner across the board 👍 Surprisingly you don't feel the 13.5mm on the wrist, no different to a modern day Omega AT Thanks for sharing Curt..cheers brother

[@nickm3360]

hi peter, thanks for the review. are these watches available in australia? if not, and if purchased from germany, do we have to pay customs tax?

[@PeterKotsa]

I think the standard Australian tax laws apply here, 10% gst for sure That said, the price I quoted in the video is wrong, its actually $920 USD which is around $1395 aud Also if you subscribe to their newsletter I think theres an extra 5% off.. But as for Australian tax...cant avoid it bro

[@nickm3360]

@@PeterKotsa I just did some research on customs, I hope my maths is correct: $1395 minus 5% for subscription = $1325, plus 10% GST = $1458, plus 5% customs tax = $1530, plus whatever postage is. I reckon that's not too bad for a German made watch. The Carnelian is stunning imo. Thanks for your reply Peter, much appreciated. However, you may have made my wallet lighter by about $1600. Im very tempted to pull this trigger and ask myself any other questions later.

[@a7128]

Nice work Pete. The question is would Jurgen Klopp prefer the orange or blue dial?

[@PeterKotsa]

Hahaha...thats funny ⚽

[@shefwddot3]

Hi, does it come with a leather strap? Thanks

[@WolfgangHeinrich]

no, with BoR bracelet

[@Piface2099]

Oh boy I'm a sucker for riveted bezels

[@WolfgangHeinrich]

glad to hear, love them too 😁

[@GG727]

Nice looking pieces and review. A bit pricey. Are the straps included in the price?

[@WolfgangHeinrich]

Bead of Rice bracelet included, 920 USD without VAT. Straps might be offered later.

[@GG727]

Got it. Thanks for the prompt reply and keep up the good work!

[@RicardoValdes-r6w]

Excellent looking watches specially the orange dial model you presented, your channel and reviews are indeed excellent, constructive criticism, yes for around $1000 U S dollars it is a good value however I would pay no more than $800 U S dollars and I also think that at $800 U S dollars the manufacturer of these very nice watches will generate a much higher volume selling directive and probably around 1000 pieces per month if not more than that.. Thank you for your elegant on point presentation - review..

[@WolfgangHeinrich]

you think it’s that easy 🤔If you sell over 1000 watches or more per month for 800 USD each you are hired 😉

[@RicardoValdes-r6w]

@@WolfgangHeinrich I have never sold watches or cars or homes however my personality with my active mind that is from my creator will allow me to accomplish anything even sell anything of good to someone for their is nothing impossible to me as a U S military individual and former Law enforcement officer who served 10 years during the 9/11 attacks to the United States with the Department of Homeland Security. Everything is in the mind and spirit one puts forth proactively in which the physical realm can’t create a barrier unless one allows it. I a disabled person in body but I do not allow my physical condition change my position to always achieve.

[@corrado16v91]

@@RicardoValdes-r6w My dear friend. Wolfgang has tried to explain to you in a friendly way that his capacities are currently not sufficient for 1000 watches. He is working on his brand on a part-time basis. Even Hanhart, who work with around 20 people, currently produce around 600 watches per year. Please understand that with this small number of pieces, the price is not only fair and justified, but absolutely favourable. Kind regards from Germany.

[@corrado16v91]

@@RicardoValdes-r6w My dear friend. Wolfgang has tried to explain to you in a friendly way that his capacities are currently not sufficient for 1000 watches. He is working on his brand on a part-time basis. Even Hanhart, who work with around 20 people, currently produce around 600 watches per year. Please understand that with this small number of pieces, the price is not only fair and justified, but absolutely favourable. Kind regards from Germany.

[@kenrob4965]

Another brilliant video Peter.... cost me a fortune though...must have bought 4 watches on the back of your videos! ...this could be another!

[@PeterKotsa]

Hahaha...I apologise in advance 😊😂 This one is a real beauty, I am still wearing it after the review...I might give this a month on the wrist as I am enjoying its natural tonality off that dial..👍

[@kenrob4965]

@@PeterKotsa Tuseno, Direnzo and Henry archer have fuelled my passion through yourself...this may be next 😂👌

[@PeterKotsa]

@@kenrob4965 you've chosen some excellent brands there 👍

[@kenrob4965]

@@PeterKotsa love Direnzo especially mate, awaiting delivery of the new grey/orange DRZ 02R Aerolite and the Tuseno shellback to compliment my windseeker and DRZ 04 Mondial

[@davecharvella4854]

👍👍... cheers!

[@DrDjDD]

Beautiful dial and seems well made...dont like hands at all.

[@YouTube_is_full_of_trolls]

My lapus lazuli dial san martin sn0125 is a stunner

[@mvm006]

I would bet these watches are made by San Martin.

[@WolfgangHeinrich]

@@mvm006i bet against 😁

[@tiote_paris6106]

Gorgeous

[@leonm2407]

The last time I saw a round window I liked was on Romper Room.

[@PeterKotsa]

Hahaha, you're showing your age Leon As a kid I was upset with Romper room, she never called out my name through her magic mirror All my friends called me Kotsa, but she never did 😂

[@sandrosugijapranata4166]

Wow Peter ! First time I saw you mr face 🎉🎉 !! 👍

[@PeterKotsa]

Oh no..I hope I didn't scare you off...😂😊

[@RandomRobReviews]

orange for the win

[@PeterKotsa]

I agree Rob..that dial has a subtle vein running through the gemstone and it can be seen in certain lighting angles..so cool 👍

[@WolfgangHeinrich]

thanks Rob 🙏

[@Barbecuejag]

Sold out!

[@PeterKotsa]

Wow..already?

[@Barbecuejag]

​@PeterKotsa Yes. Both show as sold out on website. I got the Lapis version and very happy with it.

[@WolfgangHeinrich]

yes launched July 29, all are gone within 4 weeks👍 Happy you were able to get the Lapis, enjoy it ✌️

[@PeterKotsa]

@@Barbecuejag bravo...enjoy it. Im still loving the Carnelian

[@azerovc]

not bad

[@micaljimenez7381]

In this range of price there to much other brand more famous before thinking in buying this model,its nice of course but unknow,for this price you can buy frederique constant,or new mido comander with certification cosc with perfect acuracy,etc..etc..

[@WolfgangHeinrich]

thanks for your feedback! Of course its your choice, but why not support a young small brand instead of going for the famous. If people would always go for the established brands the watch world would be less diverse and less exciting imho. Regarding your comparison: Mido Commander retails for 1300 USD, this one is 920 USD. 30% difference. Also both watches are different by design in many ways and specs. Not a fair comparison.

[@micaljimenez7381]

@@WolfgangHeinrich my choice will be about acuracy,i was speaking of mido because i like is old fashion look and the cosc certification,i am a little tired of watchvwho loose 30 seconds per day,for this i prefer brands with accuracy of 2 0r 4 seconds per day,but if tbis new brand have a good precision i will be interested of course,you knkw when your budget is very limited you need to be sure your meking the good choice,if i will be disapointed and want to sell the watch for buying an other it will be hard to sell a new but unknow brand,you see?

[@robeldam]

​@@micaljimenez7381you say you go for accuracy and buy a mechanical movement? If you want accuracy, go for quartz. When buying a watch you go for what your heart (and wallet) tells you, not what type of certification it has lol

[@albertoperez3223]

sirve para futuros en crypto?

[@c.s2001]

Whats not to like about German watches.

[@baandoptager]

Can't deal with those faux screws on the front bezel. but nice dial.

[@ExhumedTornado]

To expensive for this type of watch. You can get for half the price a similar watch with a Lapislazuli/meteorit dial from a microbrand. The tiny lume spot at 6 o clock is a joke.

[@WolfgangHeinrich]

alright ✌️☮️

[@corrado16v91]

Sold out! I got one of them… any questions? 😂 Peace ✌🏼

[@corrado16v91]

@@WolfgangHeinrichOh Mann, was brauchst Du Nerven wie Drahtseile… bei all diesen Kommentaren. 😅 Freue mich auf die WatchTime, Wolfgang. Viele Grüße, Gregor

[@WolfgangHeinrich]

@@corrado16v91 danke Gregor 😅 Bis bald 👋

[@simonchow6894]

this is San Martin

[@Bullnoseboy]

I thought the exact same. Case shape, bracelet and clasp. Lapis dial, and surprise suprise the orange agate dial is also being released soon by San Martin in their sn0129

[@DisplayKeesBack]

Yeah, but I don't want a San Martin.

[@TheBoldHairspring]

You might be onto something here 😂. I reviewed a San Martin which had the same case and bracelet.

[@WolfgangHeinrich]

well, i just checked SN0129 because of curiosity. Different case, different bezel, different bracelet, different movement, different sapphire chrystal…Stone used on the orange watch is Carnelian, not Agate. Then any other watch would be San Martin too 😉

[@Bullnoseboy]

@@WolfgangHeinrich sn0116 is the model with the case/bracelet/clasp similarities. Sn0129 is the model with the dial similarities.

[@tapirdeaalex7104]

Just get a San Martin for under 300$.

[@ThatsMrGat]

microbrand don't choose a beads of rice bracelet challenge, failed

[@Jeff-mv4yy]

I’m new to watch collecting . I think the beads of rice looks great. Please let me understand more of why you call it a fail . Appreciate your thoughts .

[@bladimirkroutska3707]

1014.93euros? Are they out of their minds???

[@DrDjDD]

That's what you pay for sellita and german made these days. I just looked across Ickler brands, similar price, some even more expensive.

[@bladimirkroutska3707]

@@DrDjDD Who in the world and in the name of Jesus would give that kind of money for a German watch? Even German cars are not good these days. Heinrivch??//What kind of a name is that?It brings to my my mind an SS officer or something...

[@bladimirkroutska3707]

@@DrDjDD I'd rather get the movement and place it in a case of my preferance for 200 euros. Or buy a Bulova or a Tissot or a Longines.... I think that is common logic.

[@DrDjDD]

@@bladimirkroutska3707, Well there are plenty to choose from. Regarding German watch industry, you should have a closer look before making that statement.

[@WolfgangHeinrich]

@@bladimirkroutska3707 by clicking on your profile i saw your last comments made also in other videos and it was always about prices being too high so I will not invest the time to justify price here..And please stop hating and trolling and put a little love in your gentle soul

[@jameseniolaaa]

First! 🫡

[@krasnaludek298]

I like your videos & must say that these particular watches are hideous. The faux screws around the bezel are screaming Invicta. I wouldn’t take one of these for free. 🤮

[@PeterKotsa]

Ouch..😂

[@corrado16v91]

Ganz ehrlich mein Freund, Dir würde ich weder eine Uhr verkaufen noch schenken, solange ich mir meine Kunden aussuchen kann. Niemand wird gezwungen! Peace ✌🏼 ☮️

[@Samuell1124]

Imagine homaging a San Martin😂

[@RAVI171175]

This is marketing! That's the main problem nowadays! They just want to earn money thus they go with limited editions & when watch collectors hear that, they rush to buy those limited editions & in this way, that company has collected the sum they were expecting. One must always be on halt in life concerning watches as nowadays, we have got a multitude of options. Rushing fast & furious means we aren't a good observer enough to see it's a trap going for limited editions because the watch company has decided to make limited editions! Watch out fellows, don't let yourself get fooled by limited editions.. Think twice & think we'll. I'm not against those watches... They are awesome... But for that sum... I'll go for other brands.

[@corrado16v91]

Ich habe noch nie so viel Unsinn innerhalb eines Kommentars gelesen. Wolfgang Heinrich ist eine One-Man-Show. Er hat gar nicht die Kapazitäten, Massen zu produzieren. Gerade solche kleinen Brands sollten von Uhrenenthusiasten unterstützt werden. Die großen Marken hat doch ohnehin jeder von uns in der Sammlung. Meine Helicoprion Karneol trage ich sehr gerne neben meiner Cartier, Tudor, Zenith oder Omega. Vor limitierten Uhren von Microbrands zu warnen ist der Aufruf zum Boykott der Kleinhersteller. Solch eine Einstellung ist der Tod unseres geliebten Hobbies.

[@gerrybailey447]

Slots on the screw heads are all over the place.

[@Barbecuejag]

The lines align with each other as they go along the circle. That seems to be a smart design choice imo.

[@omerturk9462]

Date window is very ugly

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

I approve. Great looks ❤️

[@reezevlog]

i hate ur videos, Peter…. u’re making me broke after each uploads….😢😂…. i’ve lost counts how many watches i bought after watching ur videos….🙏🏻🫡

[@PeterKotsa]

So sorry bro...I try to get watches on the channel that I personally like and unfortunately they also resonate with many hahaha Enjoy the hobby and try to stay disciplined 😊😂