Xeric returns to Kickstarter with their latest model celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 15 mission, available in either an automatic or moonphase.
This campaign is already fully funded, just like their previous 13 Kickstarters.
This is also the first watch that I'm aware of featuring an automatic movement assembled, tested, and regulated in the USA for Xeric by FTS, the Xeric Caliber X3.1 AmeriChron movement.
24 Hour pricing for the moonphase is $259
Kickstarter pricing for the moonphase is $299
Regular price will be $375
24 Hour pricing for the automatic is $479
Kickstarter pricing for the automatic is $519
Regular price will be $750
Super Early Bird pricing for meteorite automatic is $599
Regular price will be $950
Estimated delivery is March 2022
The 50th Anniversary Apollo 15 collection is available in 13 colorways.
Specs:
- Movement: FTS AmeriQuartz Caliber 7129 Moonphase. Assembled in the USA, 1 Jewel, Accuracy: +/-20 sec per month
- Functions: Super-LumiNova Planetary Hours / Minutes / Star Seconds
- Case Material: Hand-Finished 316L Stainless Steel
- Case Dimensions: 40mm Wide by 13.6mm Thick (includes domed crystal)
- Case Lug to Lug: 47mm
- Water Resistance: 5 ATM
- Crystal Material: Anti-Reflective Coated, Double-Curved Sapphire Glass
- Strap Material: American Horween Leather with Tool-Free, Quick-Release Springbars
- Clasp Material: Solid Stainless Steel
- Wrist Circumference: 6.5"-8.75" (165mm/222mm)
- Weight: 2.7oz (76 grams)
- Movement: Xeric AmeriChron Caliber X3.1 Automatic. Assembled in the USA, 40+ Hour Power Reserve, 28800 BPH, 23 Jewels, Accuracy: +/-18 sec per day, Shock Resistant, Anti-Magnetic
- Functions: Super-LumiNova Planetary Hours / Minutes / Star Seconds
- Case Material: Hand-Finished 316L Stainless Steel
- Case Dimensions: 40mm Wide by 13.6mm Thick (includes domed crystal)
- Case Lug to Lug: 47mm
- Water Resistance: 5 ATM
- Crystal Material: Anti-Reflective Coated, Double-Curved Sapphire Glass
- Strap Material: American Horween Leather with Tool-Free, Quick-Release Springbars
- Clasp Material: Solid Stainless Steel
- Wrist Circumference: 6.5"-8.75" (165mm/222mm)
- Weight: 3.5oz (100 grams)
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Re: PREORDER: Kickstarter: Xeric Watches - 50th Anniversary NASA Apollo 15 Automatic & Moonphase Collection
Oh crap....that Interstellar is calling to me.
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Re: PREORDER: Kickstarter: Xeric Watches - 50th Anniversary NASA Apollo 15 Automatic & Moonphase Collection
it seems there is a lot to like here for most folks. I signed up with the purple model in mind.
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Re: SUCCESSFUL : Kickstarter: Xeric Watches - 50th Anniversary NASA Apollo 15 Automatic & Moonphase Collection
To follow up, this Kickstarter campaign was:
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1,177 backers pledged $452,751 to help bring this project to life.
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1,177 backers pledged $452,751 to help bring this project to life.
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Re: SUCCESSFUL : Kickstarter: Xeric Watches - 50th Anniversary NASA Apollo 15 Automatic & Moonphase Collection
Preorders have moved over to Xeric directly.
https://www.xeric.com/collections/nasa-watches
Depending on the model and configuration, you can save from $75 - $300 on the preorder.
https://www.xeric.com/collections/nasa-watches
Depending on the model and configuration, you can save from $75 - $300 on the preorder.
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Far and wide I will find 'em and I ride 'em
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Online or offline, I find I don't redefine
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Run or hide just for fun deals I find
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
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