SUCCESSFUL : Kickstarter: Wolbrook/Douglas - Skindiver "Worldtimer" reissue
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 9:40 am
After being asleep for 50 years, Wolbrook and subbrand Douglas are being resurrected in France to reissue the Skindiver Worldtimer watches.
This is their first Kickstarter campaign.
Super Early Bird price for the Wolbrook mechaquartz is around $144
Early Bird price for the is around $167
Regular price will be $255
Super Early Bird price for the Wolbrook auto is around $267
Early Bird price is around $311
Regular price will be $467
Super Early Bird price for the Neil Armstrong inspired Douglas auto is around $267
Early Bird price is around $311
Regular price will be $467
In addition, you can add on various straps for:
- Extra Nylon Strap: Add 29€ / around $32
- Extra Pilot Plate: Add 19€ / around $21
- Extra Leather Strap: Add 39€ / around $43
- Extra Mesh Band: Add 49€ / around $54
- Extra Rubber Strap: Add 69€ / around $77
- Extra Solid Band: Add 89€ / around $99
Estimated delivery is May 2020 for the mechaquartz version or Jun 2020 for the automatics.
The main draw to this campaign is the Douglas branded Skindiver Worldtimer that is inspired by a watch that was worn and owned by Neil Armstrong.
With an Hesalite glass, 4 color combinations and an automatic Citizen / Miyota movement, this version is the most faithful reedition for the watch passionate and space conquest fan looking to own a piece of history. Like all professional line watches from Wolbrook, these models boast a Douglas logo on the dial.
There is also a regular automatic version with added sapphire crystal
There is also a cheaper mechaquartz version, using a Seiko VH31 movement
This is their first Kickstarter campaign.
Super Early Bird price for the Wolbrook mechaquartz is around $144
Early Bird price for the is around $167
Regular price will be $255
Super Early Bird price for the Wolbrook auto is around $267
Early Bird price is around $311
Regular price will be $467
Super Early Bird price for the Neil Armstrong inspired Douglas auto is around $267
Early Bird price is around $311
Regular price will be $467
In addition, you can add on various straps for:
- Extra Nylon Strap: Add 29€ / around $32
- Extra Pilot Plate: Add 19€ / around $21
- Extra Leather Strap: Add 39€ / around $43
- Extra Mesh Band: Add 49€ / around $54
- Extra Rubber Strap: Add 69€ / around $77
- Extra Solid Band: Add 89€ / around $99
Estimated delivery is May 2020 for the mechaquartz version or Jun 2020 for the automatics.
The main draw to this campaign is the Douglas branded Skindiver Worldtimer that is inspired by a watch that was worn and owned by Neil Armstrong.
With an Hesalite glass, 4 color combinations and an automatic Citizen / Miyota movement, this version is the most faithful reedition for the watch passionate and space conquest fan looking to own a piece of history. Like all professional line watches from Wolbrook, these models boast a Douglas logo on the dial.
There is also a regular automatic version with added sapphire crystal
There is also a cheaper mechaquartz version, using a Seiko VH31 movement