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SUCCESSFUL: Kickstarter: Ventus Watches - Northstar 300M Heritage Diver

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SUCCESSFUL: Kickstarter: Ventus Watches - Northstar 300M Heritage Diver

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Thanks to WUS, got a preview link to a Kickstarter that will launch on Mon 3/11 at 10am.

The Ventus Watches Northstar 300M Heritage Diver
Preview link - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/39 ... adGMCBgp9U

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Not sure how many slots will be available, but Super Early Bird pricing will be $199
Early Bird pricing is $220
Regular price will be around $330

Here are the various colorways
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Specifications
- Case: 316L SS or Brass
- Water Resistance: 300m
- Dimensions: 40mm Diameter, 45mm Lug to Lug, 13mm Thick
- Lug Width: 20mm
- Movement: Seiko NH35 Automatic
- Crystal: Double Domed Sapphire with inner AR coating
- Lume: Swiss Superluminova C3
- Bezel Insert: Ceramic for certain models
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Re: Preorder: Kickstarter: Ventus Watches - Northstar 300M Heritage Diver *Kickstarter launches on Mon 3/11 @ 10am!*

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Not bad. I have a ventus mori from KS project and have been pleased with it.
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Re: Preorder: Kickstarter: Ventus Watches - Northstar 300M Heritage Diver *Kickstarter launches on Mon 3/11 @ 10am!*

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Just in case it makes a difference for anyone, Ventus was co-founded by Elshan Tang and Shane (not sure what his last name is) and they've had a number of successful launches. Elshan otherwise has a brand he's launched on his own, Zelos, which has been very successful (I also happen to have a Zelos on its way to me).

I haven't worked with Shane, but I've emailed Elshan a couple times and he's very responsive and nice in his emails. I definitely see myself buying more watches from Zelos/Ventus.
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Re: Preorder: Kickstarter: Ventus Watches - Northstar 300M Heritage Diver *Kickstarter launches on Mon 3/11 @ 10am!*

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I saw the blue one at the microbrand meet up in DC late last year and was really impressed considering the price. Bonkers value.
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Re: Preorder: Kickstarter: Ventus Watches - Northstar 300M Heritage Diver *Kickstarter launches on Mon 3/11 @ 10am!*

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Here's a review video that was just put out in the last day or so:

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Re: Preorder: Kickstarter: Ventus Watches - Northstar 300M Heritage Diver *Kickstarter launches on Mon 3/11 @ 10am!*

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Just placed my pre-order for two (one for me, one for my brother). About $178 each. Not too shabby! They shattered their goal within the first 10 minutes, and the orders are still coming in rapidly. My first Kickstarter pre-order. Good fun! And now the long wait begins.
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Re: Preorder: Kickstarter: Ventus Watches - Northstar 300M Heritage Diver *Kickstarter launches on Mon 3/11 @ 10am!*

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... So tempted. BUT (there's always a "but")...
1) I had a Ventus Mori and flipped it. I didn't like the bezel action (near impossible to turn, if memory serves), and it was just too serious for a brass diver. I also didn't like the rubber/silicone strap. I was also one of the folks who voted for Elshan to increase the hand size, since they were too short. Most of these issues don't translate to the Northstar, but a couple do. (Anyone know what the bezel action is like??)
2) I'd buy the brass variant, but it's not going to be delivered in time for summer. And that's the time you wear brass/bronze watches-- summer. (Yes, there's always "next summer," but will I get bored of the watch and flip it before then? It's a strong possibility.)

I'm mostly resigned to let this one pass. But then again, I have this urge to get the two pack, and get the brass+green and the steel+orange (because it looks just so cool).
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Perdendosi wrote: Wed Mar 13, 2019 3:16 pm (Anyone know what the bezel action is like??)
Jody from JOMW and The Time Bum found no issues with the prototypes. To quote the latter, though, "Given my experience with previous Ventus watches, I have no reason to believe the final pieces will be any less satisfying", so YMMV I guess.

Super Early Bird backer #44'ish here. I haven't gone through with any KS project I've backed before, this one may well be the first (depending on the watches I just HAVE to have in the next four weeks).

Fiery Orange looks like the one for me, although it won't be the greatest match with the brown Horween leather they just added. Hoping for some colour options down the road. The Azure Teal option looks great, but I tend to be underwhelmed by watches with SS bezels, gray or silver dials and blue accents that I'm initially obsessed about. I just flipped my Baby Ice Monster yesterday, which I had for all of two weeks.

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Re: SUCCESSFUL: Kickstarter: Ventus Watches - Northstar 300M Heritage Diver

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No surprise here, but to follow up on the Kickstarter campaign, it was...

SUCCESSFUL

685 backers pledged S$ 238,398 to help bring this project to life.
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