Batavi Watches is a Netherlands/Canada based micro-brand founded in 2017. This is their 4th campaign with one canceled and two successfully funded.
Early Bird pricing is around $671
Kickstarter pricing is around $691
Regular pricing will be about $854
Estimated delivery is September 2022
THE GEOGRAAF collection is officially our third offering for the watch enthusiasts. This is our take on the worldtimer and GMT category within the realm of wrist watches. With the Geograaf we tried to do something unconventional and interesting, something not typically seen in the microbrand space. The Geograaf is a sophisticated looking luxury aviation watch, we used color inspired by geographic locations mixed with minimalist and vintage esthetics. We tried not overdue the colors but to use the color combinations in a intuitive way to trigger emotion.
With the use of a rotating 24hr disc, the watch became very useful and handy to track a second or multiple time zones (world-timer). The time on the 24hr disc is always up to date, because its rotating along with the local time. The use of colors to indicate day-night keeps the dial in motion during the day. The combination of functionality and design are key for the Geograaf project!
The Geograaf is available in four colorways with two as additional as stretch goals.
Production Updates:
To make a good product even better we will update and have minor changes on the preview samples.
- Better alignment of numerals.
- Deeper engraving on 10hr crown.
- Polishing on hour index tip.
- Changes on city inner bezel.
- Extra layers anti reflecting coating on crystal.
Specs:
SUCCESSFUL : Kickstarter: Batavi Watches - Geograaf Worldtimer Collection
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Re: PREORDER: Kickstarter: Batavi Watches - Geograaf Worldtimer Collection
The French Lavender and Eire colors of the Geograaf will no longer be stretch goals, but available dial options for Kickstarter backers.
Batavi decided to finance the dials themselves, after several backers really want these versions to come out as well!
Batavi decided to finance the dials themselves, after several backers really want these versions to come out as well!
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Re: PREORDER: Kickstarter: Batavi Watches - Geograaf Worldtimer Collection
I have been following this brand. Looks nice
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Re: SUCCESSFUL : Kickstarter: Batavi Watches - Geograaf Worldtimer Collection
To follow up, this Kickstarter campaign was
SUCCESSFUL
100 backers pledged €72,333 to help bring this project to life.
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100 backers pledged €72,333 to help bring this project to life.
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Re: SUCCESSFUL : Kickstarter: Batavi Watches - Geograaf Worldtimer Collection
Preorders have moved to the Batavi shop.
https://www.batavi-watches.com/shop
Preorder pricing is €689
Regular pricing will be €849
Newly placed pre-orders will ship the end of September/ beginning of October.
Note that the Arctic Dawn and Aurora colorways are SOLD OUT.
https://www.batavi-watches.com/shop
Preorder pricing is €689
Regular pricing will be €849
Newly placed pre-orders will ship the end of September/ beginning of October.
Note that the Arctic Dawn and Aurora colorways are SOLD OUT.
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Far and wide I will find 'em and I ride 'em
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AD or authorized I don't analyze
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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
Retail, wholesale never fail
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Run or hide just for fun deals I find