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SUCCESSFUL: Kickstarter: MMI Watches - Dumbo 500M dive watch

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SUCCESSFUL: Kickstarter: MMI Watches - Dumbo 500M dive watch

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First Kickstarter from MMI Watches with their introductory model, the Dumbo 500M dive watch


There is way too many pricing levels with all the options (case material, movement, straps, etc) to type it all out, so they made a graph which I'll simply post here:

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Our dive watch design concept is inspired by, is a deep-sea creature which dwells at 200-4800 meters beneath the ocean. The umbrella octopus species, aka Dumbo octopus, is the cutest octopus in the world.

The name “Dumbo” originates from their resemblance to 1941 Disney's film "Dumbo, the elephant", having a prominent ear-like fin which extends from the mantle above each eye.

The Dumbo octopuses use these ear-like fins to propel themselves through the water and arms to steer through water currents. Their arms are connected by a web of skin, causing them to resemble umbrellas when their arms are spread apart.

Unlike most octopuses, the Dumbo octopus doesn’t have an ink sac because it rarely encounters predators in the deep sea. Even so, they still have the distinctive octopus capability and ability to “flush” or “camouflage” themselves to their environment when danger occurs.


3 Variants - CuSn8 Marine Grade Bronze, Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) 316L & 316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel.

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Specs:

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Case:
- 46mm Diameter / Lug To Lug
- 24mm Concealed Lug
- 14.6mm Thickness Without Dome Sapphire Crystal

Case Material:
- 316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel,
- DIamond Like Carbon (DLC) Black 316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel
- CuSn8 Marine Grade Bronze

Bezel/Insert:
- 120 Clicks Uni-Direction Bezel
- Ceramic Insert filled with BGW9 Swiss Super LumiNova

Dial:
- Horizontal Brushed Dial
- Hands and Indexes filled with BGW9 Swiss Super LumiNova

Movement:
- SELLITA SW200
- SEIKO NH35

Water Resistance:
- 500m with Helium Escape Valve

Crystal:
- 4mm Dome Sapphire Crystal

Crown:
- Signed Screw Down Crown
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Re: PREORDER Preorder: Kickstarter: MMI Watches - Dumbo 500M dive watch

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Looks like fun. I'm personally not a fan of the turtle style cases nor slanted date at 4 o'clock position, but I'm sure others will feel this watch campaign is attractive. I do like the fact enthusiasts can select the movement based on a couple of value proposition choices.
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If there was no-date option, I'd be in for an NH35 Stainless Steel package.
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Re: PREORDER Preorder: Kickstarter: MMI Watches - Dumbo 500M dive watch

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My brain would hurt if they threw in another option like a no-date.
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Re: SUCCESSFUL: Kickstarter: MMI Watches - Dumbo 500M dive watch

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To follow up, this Kickstarter campaign was:

SUCCESSFUL

77 backers pledged S$ 40,602 to help bring this project to life.


The campaign has moved over to Indiegogo for continued preorders.
Pricing might be a little better there, but so many options that it is hard to tell.


https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/unpr ... 16205959#/
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