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RXAPPP · 4 February 2017, 10:26 AM

I'm starting to see an abundance of kickstarter watches and wonder if this is part of a trend which will ultimately hurt further the cheap fashion watches already taking a beating from the like of Apple etc. for the most part these kickstarters are designed by fellow enthusiast who have an eye for what we as watch community want to see.
I've ordered up a cheap travel beater to give it a try and with 8 weeks till delivery I've just received update pics - although not earth shattering it looks quite good IMO and I'm quite excited

Anyone else bought a kickstarter watch and what's your thoughts?

JustTom · 4 February 2017, 11:29 AM

Well, every watch company has to start somewhere.. so, who knows.. that "beater" watch you purchased may be worth a pretty penny one day. However, watch sales are down and continue to go down year after year. Unfortunately, the millennial generation doesn't care for the art of watches like generations prior did and still do. I, being a millennial myself, see this as unfortunate as I love watches.

Alcan · 4 February 2017, 11:44 AM

I've looked at a few but haven't bitten yet. Yours looks good. Contact info? (You might have to PM it if it squeezes TRF rules)

PJ S · 4 February 2017, 12:03 PM

^
I’m the same – there are a good few that have a certain appeal.

77T · 4 February 2017, 12:41 PM

I was in the first wave of the Pebble watch on Kickstarter. I guess you know how that just ended - my advice is to buy 2 so you have the parts to fix the first one after the company ceases to exist...

lapince · 4 February 2017, 10:22 PM

Well I must say that your's looks quite nice, reminds me of the JLC diver and memovox

regnant · 5 February 2017, 09:48 PM

They present a good value for money axiom quite well. I haven't bought any of these watches but I find them very interesting too

explodingtaco · 5 February 2017, 10:34 PM

Bought this one on KS:

http://www.scurowatches.com

Pretty crappy by Rolexforum type watch standards. Heck my Victorinox is much nicer. Bezel has a lot of play, fit is off, Finish is off. Pretty much a timex with a Citizen movement. Good thing I only payed $179 for it.

I gave it to a friend who has some stylish cheap quartz watches. Now he has an automatic but of similar quality.

4 February 2017, 10:26 AM	#1
RXAPPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Blue Planet Watch: 5 Posts: 1,201	Kickstarter watches I'm starting to see an abundance of kickstarter watches and wonder if this is part of a trend which will ultimately hurt further the cheap fashion watches already taking a beating from the like of Apple etc. for the most part these kickstarters are designed by fellow enthusiast who have an eye for what we as watch community want to see. I've ordered up a cheap travel beater to give it a try and with 8 weeks till delivery I've just received update pics - although not earth shattering it looks quite good IMO and I'm quite excited Anyone else bought a kickstarter watch and what's your thoughts?

4 February 2017, 11:44 AM	#3
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	I've looked at a few but haven't bitten yet. Yours looks good. Contact info? (You might have to PM it if it squeezes TRF rules) __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

4 February 2017, 12:41 PM	#5
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,013	I was in the first wave of the Pebble watch on Kickstarter. I guess you know how that just ended - my advice is to buy 2 so you have the parts to fix the first one after the company ceases to exist... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

5 February 2017, 09:48 PM	#7
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	They present a good value for money axiom quite well. I haven't bought any of these watches but I find them very interesting too __________________

4 February 2017, 11:29 AM	#2
JustTom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex DateJust II Posts: 100	Well, every watch company has to start somewhere.. so, who knows.. that "beater" watch you purchased may be worth a pretty penny one day. However, watch sales are down and continue to go down year after year. Unfortunately, the millennial generation doesn't care for the art of watches like generations prior did and still do. I, being a millennial myself, see this as unfortunate as I love watches.

4 February 2017, 12:03 PM	#4
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	^ I’m the same – there are a good few that have a certain appeal.

4 February 2017, 10:22 PM	#6
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Well I must say that your's looks quite nice, reminds me of the JLC diver and memovox

5 February 2017, 10:34 PM	#8
explodingtaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mr. Taco Location: Right Behind You. Posts: 913	Bought this one on KS: http://www.scurowatches.com Pretty crappy by Rolexforum type watch standards. Heck my Victorinox is much nicer. Bezel has a lot of play, fit is off, Finish is off. Pretty much a timex with a Citizen movement. Good thing I only payed $179 for it. I gave it to a friend who has some stylish cheap quartz watches. Now he has an automatic but of similar quality.

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