We're Moving!

Image
Click for more info.

SUCCESSFUL: Kickstarter: Vario - Empire Art Deco watch

All your KickStarter, Indiegogo, etc watch and watch accessory project threads can be found here.

Moderator: TheJohnP

Post Reply
User avatar
TheJohnP
Global Moderator
Posts: 11020
Joined: Tue Dec 18, 2018 10:29 pm
Location: Atlanta
Has thanked: 46882 times
Been thanked: 35286 times

SUCCESSFUL: Kickstarter: Vario - Empire Art Deco watch

Post by TheJohnP »

I've signed up for email updates on the Vario Emprire Art Deco watch and they sent through the preview link to their upcoming Kickstarter campaign.

Kickstarter is LIVE


The Kickstarter will go live on Tue 4/30.

According to Vario, the pricing will be as follows:
Super Early Bird pricing - $218
Early Bird pricing - $238
Punctual Bird pricing - $258
Future retail price will be $348



Image
Image

The Empire will be powered by a Miyota 6T33 mechanical hand wound movement.
An optional Seiko NH38A Automatic Movement will be offered if they hit the stretch goal of Singapore $48k.

Image
Image
Image
Image
Image

Specifications

Diameter: 38mm
Lug to Lug: 46mm
Thickness: 11mm
Strap Width: 20mm
Movement: Miyota 6T33 Handwound
Crystal: Sapphire on front and exhibition caseback with inner AR coating
Water Resistance: 5 ATM
Warranty: 1 Year Global warranty

Strap: Choice of vintage style Italian leather with slight bi-colour effect (20mm taper to 16mm) or Harris Tweed strap (20mm taper to 18mm)
Last edited by TheJohnP on Tue Jun 11, 2019 2:23 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Click Icon To Contact Me



Far and wide I will find 'em and I ride 'em
Bricks and mortar get my licks just for kicks
AD or authorized I don't analyze
Retail, wholesale never fail
Online or offline, I find I don't redefine
Too big to fail or yard sale they all hale
Run or hide just for fun deals I find
User avatar
TheJohnP
Global Moderator
Posts: 11020
Joined: Tue Dec 18, 2018 10:29 pm
Location: Atlanta
Has thanked: 46882 times
Been thanked: 35286 times

Re: Preorder: Kickstarter: Vario - Empire Art Deco watch

Post by TheJohnP »

Kickstarter for the Empire Art Deco watch is LIVE
Here's the link



And as an update, it is already fully funded and ALL Super Early Bird slots for the handwound variants are taken.

There are still Super Early Bird slots for the automatic version available for $216

But if you have your heart set on a handwound mechanical, the Early Bird pricing is $235
Click Icon To Contact Me



Far and wide I will find 'em and I ride 'em
Bricks and mortar get my licks just for kicks
AD or authorized I don't analyze
Retail, wholesale never fail
Online or offline, I find I don't redefine
Too big to fail or yard sale they all hale
Run or hide just for fun deals I find
User avatar
watchpalooza
Global Moderator
Posts: 4310
Joined: Fri Dec 21, 2018 12:43 pm
Location: Munich & SF Bay Area
Has thanked: 21586 times
Been thanked: 12443 times

Re: Preorder: Kickstarter: Vario - Empire Art Deco watch

Post by watchpalooza »

TheJohnP wrote: Tue Apr 30, 2019 9:17 am Kickstarter for the Empire Art Deco watch is LIVE
Here's the link



And as an update, it is already fully funded and ALL Super Early Bird slots for the handwound variants are taken.

There are still Super Early Bird slots for the automatic version available for $216

But if you have your heart set on a handwound mechanical, the Early Bird pricing is $235
Were you able to nab one...with the car damage, or are you waiting on it?
Click Icon To Contact Me


’There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.’ - Leonard Cohen, Anthem
’One man's faith is another man's delusion.’ - Anthony Storr
User avatar
TheJohnP
Global Moderator
Posts: 11020
Joined: Tue Dec 18, 2018 10:29 pm
Location: Atlanta
Has thanked: 46882 times
Been thanked: 35286 times

Re: Preorder: Kickstarter: Vario - Empire Art Deco watch

Post by TheJohnP »

As I know how much I'm going to have to pay for my deductible cost and still unsure of how much my citation is going to net out, I passed on this one unfortunately.

But as [mention]yinzburgher[/mention] mentioned, there's always going to be another watch.
Click Icon To Contact Me



Far and wide I will find 'em and I ride 'em
Bricks and mortar get my licks just for kicks
AD or authorized I don't analyze
Retail, wholesale never fail
Online or offline, I find I don't redefine
Too big to fail or yard sale they all hale
Run or hide just for fun deals I find
User avatar
watchpalooza
Global Moderator
Posts: 4310
Joined: Fri Dec 21, 2018 12:43 pm
Location: Munich & SF Bay Area
Has thanked: 21586 times
Been thanked: 12443 times

Re: Preorder: Kickstarter: Vario - Empire Art Deco watch

Post by watchpalooza »

TheJohnP wrote: Tue Apr 30, 2019 10:44 am As I know how much I'm going to have to pay for my deductible cost and still unsure of how much my citation is going to net out, I passed on this one unfortunately.

But as @yinzburgher mentioned, there's always going to be another watch.
Aw, sorry to hear it...but a very healthy perspective. Good luck with the ticket...A hassle, but life will go on. At least no one was hurt.
Click Icon To Contact Me


’There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.’ - Leonard Cohen, Anthem
’One man's faith is another man's delusion.’ - Anthony Storr
User avatar
TheJohnP
Global Moderator
Posts: 11020
Joined: Tue Dec 18, 2018 10:29 pm
Location: Atlanta
Has thanked: 46882 times
Been thanked: 35286 times

Re: Preorder: Kickstarter: Vario - Empire Art Deco watch

Post by TheJohnP »

If anyone is a backer for this project, would you mind letting the creator and other backers know they can discuss the Kickstarter here at MoT as well?
This could be a good alternative discussion area, since you can only comment on Kickstarter if you have backed the project.

Here's a handy link for the Vario Empire to share on Kickstarter if you so choose:

viewtopic.php?f=25&t=657
Click Icon To Contact Me



Far and wide I will find 'em and I ride 'em
Bricks and mortar get my licks just for kicks
AD or authorized I don't analyze
Retail, wholesale never fail
Online or offline, I find I don't redefine
Too big to fail or yard sale they all hale
Run or hide just for fun deals I find
User avatar
TheJohnP
Global Moderator
Posts: 11020
Joined: Tue Dec 18, 2018 10:29 pm
Location: Atlanta
Has thanked: 46882 times
Been thanked: 35286 times

Re: SUCCESSFUL: Kickstarter: Vario - Empire Art Deco watch

Post by TheJohnP »

To follow up, this Kickstarter campaign was:

SUCCESSFUL

193 backers pledged $60,925 (Singapore dollars) to help bring this project to life.
Click Icon To Contact Me



Far and wide I will find 'em and I ride 'em
Bricks and mortar get my licks just for kicks
AD or authorized I don't analyze
Retail, wholesale never fail
Online or offline, I find I don't redefine
Too big to fail or yard sale they all hale
Run or hide just for fun deals I find
Post Reply