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spring-diver
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by spring-diver » Thu Sep 03, 2020 12:20 pm
I saw this on FratelloWatches watch of the week.
It a Kickstarter campaign.
Design wise, there’s a lot to like with this one.
40.5mm x 46mm x 11.5mm titanium case w/ screw down crown.
AR Sapphire
20mm lugs
Seiko movement
1200Hv coating
The Alpine White is very tempting
https://www.fratellowatches.com/reise-r ... em-square/
I’ve never bought anything through Kickstarter before but this is pretty tempting.
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mattcantwin
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by mattcantwin » Thu Sep 03, 2020 12:56 pm
Looks pretty good, is the white version a lume dial?
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spring-diver
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by spring-diver » Thu Sep 03, 2020 1:00 pm
mattcantwin wrote:Looks pretty good, is the white version a lume dial?
It does look good. I would say no to the lumed dual. The indices look just like all the other dials. I believe that’s just a teal dial version behind it in the photo.
Edit: The dial does look lumed.
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jeckyll
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by jeckyll » Thu Sep 03, 2020 3:56 pm
spring-diver wrote:mattcantwin wrote:Looks pretty good, is the white version a lume dial?
It does look good. I would say no to the lumed dual. The indices look just like all the other dials. I believe that’s just a teal dial version behind it in the photo.
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If so, that photo is really misleading.
Good looking watches though .
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spring-diver
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by spring-diver » Thu Sep 03, 2020 4:30 pm
spring-diver wrote: ↑Thu Sep 03, 2020 1:00 pm
mattcantwin wrote:Looks pretty good, is the white version a lume dial?
It does look good. I would say no to the lumed dual. The indices look just like all the other dials. I believe that’s just a teal dial version behind it in the photo.
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I think I F....d up
It does look like a lumed dial in the photo. Although their site doesn’t mention it
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dnslater
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by dnslater » Fri Sep 04, 2020 2:47 pm
I like it. Surprised they can deliver such a nicely finished design with a super hard coated titanium case for $400. Even matched the date wheels to the dial which is a nice touch.
Edit: appears the founders are the same Malaysian group that is behind Boldr. Probably have easy access to production and obviously have experience.
Not sure if these are really their first names.
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Ryeguy
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by Ryeguy » Fri Sep 04, 2020 4:36 pm
^^^^Is it me, or do they all look to be about 17 years old?
Oh, and just to keep this DWC: 4,2,....
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hoppyjr
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by hoppyjr » Fri Sep 04, 2020 4:50 pm
Seems like a decent watch for the money.
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by Jeep99dad » Fri Sep 04, 2020 5:38 pm
I like it a lot. I’d rock it for sure.
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by Jeep99dad » Fri Sep 04, 2020 6:57 pm
dnslater wrote:I like it. Surprised they can deliver such a nicely finished design with a super hard coated titanium case for $400. Even matched the date wheels to the dial which is a nice touch.
Edit: appears the founders are the same Malaysian group that is behind Boldr. Probably have easy access to production and obviously have experience.
Not sure if these are really their first names.
Not affiliated with Boldr
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spring-diver
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by spring-diver » Sat Sep 05, 2020 10:01 am
Jeep99dad wrote:dnslater wrote:I like it. Surprised they can deliver such a nicely finished design with a super hard coated titanium case for $400. Even matched the date wheels to the dial which is a nice touch.
Edit: appears the founders are the same Malaysian group that is behind Boldr. Probably have easy access to production and obviously have experience.
Not sure if these are really their first names.
Not affiliated with Boldr
My understanding is “Travis” was a designer for Boldr.
I’m usually not a fan of these micro/macro companies, but this watch has a lot going for it. Especially for the price point.
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by gr8sw » Sat Sep 05, 2020 10:20 am
a lot to like... except pet peeve when the hour hand touches and overlaps the markers... they could shorten the hands a bit imho
otherwise, nice effort
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tattoo chef
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by tattoo chef » Sat Sep 05, 2020 11:16 am
spring-diver wrote:Jeep99dad wrote:dnslater wrote:I like it. Surprised they can deliver such a nicely finished design with a super hard coated titanium case for $400. Even matched the date wheels to the dial which is a nice touch.
Edit: appears the founders are the same Malaysian group that is behind Boldr. Probably have easy access to production and obviously have experience.
Not sure if these are really their first names.
Not affiliated with Boldr
My understanding is “Travis” was a designer for Boldr.
I’m usually not a fan of these micro/macro companies, but this watch has a lot going for it. Especially for the price point.
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Correct he was formerly with Boldr.
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dnslater
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by dnslater » Mon Sep 07, 2020 8:51 am
spring-diver wrote: ↑Sat Sep 05, 2020 10:01 am
Jeep99dad wrote:dnslater wrote:I like it. Surprised they can deliver such a nicely finished design with a super hard coated titanium case for $400. Even matched the date wheels to the dial which is a nice touch.
Edit: appears the founders are the same Malaysian group that is behind Boldr. Probably have easy access to production and obviously have experience.
Not sure if these are really their first names.
Not affiliated with Boldr
My understanding is “Travis” was a designer for Boldr.
I’m usually not a fan of these micro/macro companies, but this watch has a lot going for it. Especially for the price point.
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Yes, Travis Tan is listed as cofounder of both companies.
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AtomicTom
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by AtomicTom » Mon Sep 07, 2020 10:07 am
You are so right Shannon, these have so much to like about them it's not even
funny !

So unique, and eye-catching, but they're done so well, that there
is a cool refined feeling happening. It's that controlled aggression thing sir !
Actually love it. Thanks so so much for the news !!!
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