Hydrium Ice Fall
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Introducing the Hydrium Ice Fall, our first watch to feature a stone dial.
At its heart sits a Brazilian amethyst, cut to an extraordinary thickness of just 0.4 mm. A stone born in warmth, transformed to look like ice. There is something beautifully contradictory about that.
The inspiration came from a visit to the Ice Cave of the Mer de Glace in Chamonix, where light filters through ancient frozen walls, revealing veins, fractures, and flowing textures beneath the surface. As the glacier slowly breathes and melts, droplets and rivulets create a quiet choreography of light and motion. We wanted to capture that frozen moment in time.
Finding the right stone was essential. We searched for a natural, organic material capable of reproducing the translucency, depth, and crystalline structure of ice. Amethyst proved to be the perfect choice. When cut ultra-thin, it reveals internal veins and luminosity that feel unmistakably glacial.
This translucency serves another purpose. The dial allows glimpses of the La Joux-Perret movement beneath, with its generous 68-hour power reserve, adding mechanical depth to the visual experience without disturbing the calm surface above.
The hands echo this language. Sharp, purposeful forms inspired by the metal spikes of mountaineering boots and the geometry of icicles, designed to cut cleanly through the dial without overpowering it. The heat-blued seconds hand and Super-LumiNova-filled indexes introduce subtle blue tones, reinforcing the cold, pure aesthetic of glacial water flowing into surrounding lakes and rivers.
Limited to just 20 pieces, the Hydrium Ice Fall celebrates winter, ice, and the beauty of transformation. It also marks the beginning of Isotope’s 10th anniversary year.
Cold by design. Unmistakably Isotope.
Technical Specifications
- Micro-blasted 316L stainless-steel case
- Case diameter 40mm X 48mm (with lugs)
- Height 12.9mm (14.9mm with double domed Sapphire Crystal)
- Hydrium® screw-down exhibition case back
- Unidirectional bezel with 120 clicks
- Anti-reflective crystal sapphire
- Screw-down crown at 3 o’clock
- Brazilian amethyst dial, 0.4 mm thick, mounted on a support ring, with applied indexes filled with Super-LumiNova
- Hour and minute hands filled with Super-LumiNova®, paired with a heat-blued seconds hand
- Water-resistance 300m / 30 atm / 1000 ft
- 22/20mm quick-release White FKM strap with Isotope’s branded bead-blasted buckle
Swiss Made La Joux Perret G101 Soigné Movement
- Automatic, self-winding
- Power reserve 68 hours
- 24 Jewels, 28800A/h
- Accuracy: Tested in 4 positions, averaging ±7 seconds/day
- Soigné finished with a custom Isotope Lacrima rotor
CUSTOMS & IMPORT TAX
Ordering from and outside the U.K.
If you’re not based in the U.K. you'll probably need to pay import tax/duty when buying a watch (or any product) from Isotope Watches and other U.K.-based brands
Brexit changed the rules and since the 1st of January 2021, this also includes all countries within the European Community.
Prices within the U.K.
For customers in the U.K., all watches/products are priced including 20% of U.K. VAT.
As an example, if our watch is priced at £1,000, U.K. customers will need to pay £1,200 (£1,000 + £200 (20% VAT)
Prices outside the U.K.
For customers based outside the U.K., all watches/products are priced excluding U.K. VAT.
Your IP address will determine the prices you see on our website, but if for any reason you see prices including U.K. VAT, the prices will be updated at checkout, depending on your shipping address.
Isotope Watches Limited will not charge VAT when exporting, but you will certainly be asked to pay import duty and/or tax/VAT by your customs country.
How to pay for import duty/tax
We ship most of our products/watches via DHL Express. As per customs request, DHL will calculate the duty and taxes and they will collect the payment on behalf of your country's customs.
Neither Isotope Watches Limited nor DHL has control or profit over these costs/taxes.
How much do I need to pay in duty/tax to receive my watch?
It depends on the country you are based in.
Please see the examples below based on a £1,000 watch. These values are only a reference as they vary depending on the watch cost, and they might not be updated.
Within the U.K.
20% tax (GBP 200), is included in the price.
0% duty (GBP 0.00) + 0% DHL's handling fee
European Comunity Countries
Approx. 15%-24% tax (GBP 150 – GBP 240)
0% duty (GBP 0.00) + DHL's handling fee
USA
10% tax (GBP 100)
0% duty (GBP 0.00) + DHL's handling fee
Japan
5% tax (GBP 100)
0% duty (GBP 0) + DHL's handling fee
Canada
5% tax (GBP 50)
8% duty (GBP 80) + DHL's handling fee
China
13% Tax (GBP 130)
20% Duty (GBP 200) + DHL's handling fee
Australia
10% tax (GBP 100)
5% duty (GBP 50) + DHL's handling fee
South Africa
15% Tax (GBP 150)
0% Duty (GBP 0) + DHL's handling fee
United Arab Emirates
5% tax (GBP 50)
5% duty (GBP 50) + DHL's handling fee
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email us: info@isotopewatches.com
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