Iceland review - 2014, Side 2

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Goðafoss (Waterfall of the Gods) is closely connected with one of the most historical events in Icelandic history,
the conversion to Christianity in the year 1000. Faced with the difficult task of settling the growing disputes
between the christian and the heathen parts of the populace, the lawspeaker, Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði, despite
being a heathen chieftain and priest himself, decided that Iceland should adopt Christianity. Legend has it that
once he had announced his decision, he bade farewell to his heathen gods by throwing their statues into the
falls in a symbolic act. This is how Goðafoss got its name. Goðafoss is an impressive 12 metre high waterfall,
located in the north-east of the country.
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Michelsen Goðafoss
The Waterfall collection was inspired by the watchmakers’ quest for perfection
and the exceptionally beautiful Icelandic waterfalls Svartifoss and Goðafoss.
These waterfalls deserve their names on a watch.

A fine Swiss mechanical movement, hand-beveled and hand-decorated by a 4th
generation Michelsen watchmaker. The Goðafoss features a high quality solid
stainless steel case with black coating (DLC), and a Swiss traditional dial made
by hand. Available with several strap offerings, including exotic Icelandic spotted
wolffish leather.