UNSUCCESSFUL: Indiegogo: Corsa - Datograph

[TheJohnP]

I almost decided to ignore this one, but I can't be the only person to see this.

The Corsa Datograph launched on Indiegogo.


The early preorder price is $9,100
Yes. Not a typo.
Retail will be $12,500
Only 5 slots available, so act fast!!

Admittedly, it is a cool looking watch.
BUT it is also all just renders. Sooooooooooo yeah.

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The most interesting aspect as that it is using the Seed VMF 3022 movement from Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier.
Probably where most of the costs are coming from.
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The spec sheet above is hard to read, so here are more details:

The case:
The case is crafted out of brushed grade 5 titanium, on the sides you can see the implementation of an inner case material; forged carbon.
The bezel and clasp are made of brushed tantalum. A majority of watches are made out of stainless steel and while stainless steel is a great metal and is by no means a soft metal, the bezel and the clasp do get a lot of abuse with day to day wear. In order to make our watches look as good as new for as long as possible we have implemented tantalum to the high stress areas, due to the fact that tantalum is one of the hardest metals on earth.

The Datograph is 12mm. The watch has a diameter of 43mm and the lugs are implemented into the strap in order to increase wearing comfort. The glass on both top and bottom of the watch is made out of sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides. Water resistance is rated at 100m.

The dial: The dial is finished in a matte black finish whilst the date dial is white. The hour indicators are made of titanium, whilst the hands are made of white gold with Super-LumiNova luminescent material applied to the tips.

The strap: The strap is made out of natural vulcanized rubber, however other strap options will be available for purchase on our website. The strap can be easily released by the two buttons on the side of the lugs, which makes it easier to change the strap for a different one. The tantalum clasp is a dual deployment clasp. Other strap materials offered will include: leather, alligator skin, snake skin, ostrich skin, canvas and more. One extra strap of choice comes with the watch, more can be purchased additionally. Straps will be offered in multiple colours.

[Sporkboy]

I admit that I had to look up Tantalum. My first thought at seeing the strap release button was that it would be great for a pickpocket.

[TheJohnP]

To follow up, this Indiegogo campaign was...

UNSUCCESSFUL

Campaign had 0 backers and raised 0% of $200,000 Fixed Goal
Campaign is CLOSED.