Draken Watches out of Auckland, NZ has launched their latest Kickstarter for their new dive watch, the Benguela automatic.
Of their previous four campaigns, three were successfully funded and one was canceled. The canceled campaign relaunched and was successful.
Super Early Bird pricing with the NH35 is around $349
Early Bird pricing with the NH35 is around $389
Kickstarter pricing with the NH35 is around $419
Super Early Bird pricing with the ETA 2824 is around $466
Early Bird pricing with the ETA 2824 is around $520
Kickstarter pricing with the ETA 2824 is around $559
The Benguela comes with a stainless bracelet and rubber strap.
A leather strap can be added for an additional NZD $30.
Estimated delivery is March 2021
The Benguela will be available with choice of movements - Seiko NH35 or ETA 2824.
*NOTE* - There will only be 150 ETA movements available.
Three colorways available - black, blue, and green.
Specs:
Dimensions:
- 43mm diameter
- 22mm lugs
- 52.3mm lug to lug
- 15mm thick
Case:
- High grade 316L stainless steel
- Bead-blasted finish.
- Moulded case back.
Movement (choice):
- SII NH35A automatic
- ETA 2824-2 automatic
Dial:
- Sandwich dial, with custom bead-blasted applied indices.
- X1-C3 luminous paint.
- Custom made date wheel with X1-C3 luminous paint.
Crystal:
- 3.7mm thick domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating.
Bezel:
- 120-click unidirectional rotating bezel with luminous 12h marker.
Water resistance:
- 500m / 50ATM water resistance
Strap and bracelet:
- NBR rubber divers strap
- Bead-blasted bracelet with divers ratcheting clasp
