New CREPAS SEA PROJECT 1200m iconic Swiss Made Diver Watch

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New CREPAS SEA PROJECT 1200m iconic Swiss Made Diver Watch
Extreme diver watch with ETA 2824-2, sapphire glass, 316L stainless steel, sapphire bezel, solid bracelet and amazing stretch goals.


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CREPAS WATCHES is proud to launch the fourth CREPAS model on Kickstarter, a product which combines SEA PROJECT’ characteristic design, marked by refined and vigorous features. The timepiece retains the brand’s most distinctive peculiarities, introducing remarkable additional elements such as the flat sapphire inlay bezel and nut around lens.
The SEA PROJECT model is a COMMISIONED watch of "Zenith El Primero 1969 IT" Facebook Group.
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CREPAS WATCHES designs and manufactures technical diving watches for extreme divers since ten years ago. All the designs are inspired by old models that are currently unattainable for most collectors, due to their scarcity or very high prices. Our clients are watch collectors, amateur and professional divers, members of watch forums and private watch groups. This is the fourth time we offer a CREPAS design opens to a collective like Kickstater after the success of the Plongeur, Engelsfisch and Megamatic models.
CREPAS WATCHES markets its designs directly to the final client, without intermediaries. Kickstarter is perfect for us to continue maintaining contact with the customer.
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Main section
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Middle case
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Screw
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Crown section
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Tube section
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Bracelet drawing
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Turning the middle box
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Making the tube hole
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Brushing the bezel with a grinder
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Brushing the middle case
 
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All watches will be assembled and tested in Switzerland. The assembly in Switzerland consists of preinspection of each component of the watch, assembly, runing test and control of watertightness.

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Our main priority is making our most demanding customers proud of wearing a CREPAS SEA PROJECT 1200m timepiece, knowing it is extremely robust and well builded. That’s why we only use the finest components and available materials.

• LUG TO LUG: 50,00mm.

• BEZEL: Ø 44,00mm.

• THICKNESS: 13,65mm.

• MOVEMENT: Swiss Made ETA 2824-2

• CRYSTAL: Antireflective flat glass. Ø 30,50mm. 3,25mm thickness.

• HANDS: Classic arrow with Swiss Superluminova C3.

• LUME: Swiss Superluminova C3.

• BEZEL: Unidirectional rotatable 120 positions with flat sapphire insert. 60 minutes counter.

• WR: 120ATM = 1200m.

• Bracelet: Solid stainless steel bracelet with 18mm clasp.

• CROWN: Signed screw down crown. Ø 6,50 mm

• CASE BACK COVER: Screw down case back cover.

• FINISHED: Brushed and polished stainless steel.

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The ETA caliber 2824-2 is perhaps one of the most well-known and most recognized movements in the watch industry. It has been in production since 1982 and was based off the original Eterna caliber 1427. The “-2” designation indicates the generation. The 2824 is considered to be a “workhorse” movement by many watch enthusiasts. Most of the notorious Swiss watch companies use it or have used it. Among the advantages of this caliber is that the 2824-2 is a movement that any watchmaker could repair, its proven quality and durability and the accessibility to spare parts. We will use the standard grade.

Brand: ETA SA (SWISS MADE)

Reference: 2824-2

Movement: Automatic.

Mechanical Display: Analog

Diameter: 25,60mm

Jewels: 25

Reserve: 38 hours

Frequency: 28800 bph

Date: Date

Hands: Hours, Minutes, Seconds

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The Sea Project model uses a dial with a marked three-dimensional effect. The hour indexes are applied creating an effect of depth. These indexes are the same color as the hands.

The minute markers appear raised on the outside of the dial.

We use Superluminova C3 as it is the most powerful and has a perfect tonality.

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The SEA PROJECT model is available in four different colors.

All colors are done with satin paint. The grey color is the only one dial with soleil effect.

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The minute hand is a classic arrow design. This hand gives to the set a strong character.

As with the dial, the Superluminova used is the C3.

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The SEA PROJECT has a bezel insert made of sapphire. This inlay shows a 60 minutes scale. Pointed the triangule to the minute hands a 60 minutes lapse can be recorded.

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Flat sapphire lens with AR coated on inner side.

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The SEA PROJECT uses Swiss Superluminova C3 on dials, hands and bezel insert. We have achieved a perfect balance between the dial, hands and bezel strength.

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For the bracelet we go back to a well-known vintage design: fishbone style. We used it in the Lócean model and it is one of the favorites of our customers. Solid links. Clasp with safety push buttons and signed with CREPAS.
This bracelet could be used on all our 22mm width lugs models.
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In mass production the bezel insert of the models with the gray or blue dial will have orange paint on the sides of the 12-hour triangle.
With this modification the model is more balanced.
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We will change the bracelet finished from sandblasted to brushed in the grey model. The sandblasted finished is very delicate.
We have to decide if we will change the case finished from sandblasted to brushed also in the grey model.
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We use this packaging with our CREPAS SEA PROJECT model. This consists of a leather roll with pockets to store the spare parts. There are four pockets. It is the perfect packaging to travel around the world with the SEA PROJECT model.

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CREPAS WATCHES sends its watches to the whole world using world-class messaging companies. Our shipments are fully insured and we use the express system.
The price of the shipment you have to pay to receive your SEA PROJECT model is 0 euro. Take advantage of free shipping by purchasing your watch via Kickstarter
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⦁ CREPAS SEA PROJECT watch with bracelet
⦁ Screwdriver to reduce the bracelet length
⦁ Spare spring bars
⦁ Warranty card
⦁ Cleaning cloth
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The retail price will be 725 euros plus 21% VAT for EU customers.
Take advantage of the Kickstarter promotional price. Starting at 575 euros, final price.
PLEASE, NOTE AFTER THE CAMPAIGN ENDS, YOU WILL RECEIVE A SURVEY TO CHOOSE THE COLOR OF THE WATCH.
IF YOU SPONSOR ONE, TWO, THREE OR FOUR WATCHES, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CHOOSE THE COLORS AS YOU PREFER.
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PLEASE, NOTE AFTER THE CAMPAIGN ENDS, YOU WILL RECEIVE A SURVEY TO CHOOSE THE COLOR OF THE WATCH.
IF YOU SPONSOR ONE, TWO, THREE OR FOUR WATCHES, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CHOOSE THE COLORS AS YOU PREFER.
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WHAT ABOUT STRETCH GOALS?...
We offer three stretch goals items:
Custom patch getting pledged over 75.000 euros, a polo shirt if the pledged pass 150.000 euros and an upgrade to a waterproof case passing 200.000 euros.
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We need your help and support. Please, share this project with your friends on Kickstarter, watch forum and watch friends on Facebook.
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1.- Do we have to add the shipping cost? No, the shipping cost is included by Express insuranced courier.
2.- Could we order the SEA PROJECT with yellow, blue, black or grey dial? Yes, of course. Some weeks after the campaign ends we will contact you sending a survey in where you can choose your preferred dial color as well as the size of the polo shirt.
3.- When will be the delivery? The delivery will be next February 2021.
4.- Do you delivery worldwide? Yes, it is. We deliver worldwide.
5.- Do we have to add some other amount to the price showed? Just in case your country adds duties and taxes when we delivery the parcel to you, must to be assumed by the backer. Meanwhile, KS will charge in your account the price showed in your contribution. Nothing more.
6.- Why Kickstater? We love Kickstarter for so many reasons, here are some:
- It strengthens and builds the CREPAS WATCHES community. The campaign encourages our fans to get involved and communicate with us in an authentic and direct way. Through our first three Kickstarters, we have developed and maintained close relationships with people all over the world, to the extent that it does feel like family at times. Many of our fans have shared their personal stories with us, as we have with them, and that's what makes this experience so unique and special to us.
- It allows us to offer our watches at accessible prices. Since we have to produce a minimum order quantities required by our manufacturers, Kickstarter allows us to pre-sell our new collections, giving us the buying power, and giving our fans a significant discount in return. Kickstarter is an ideal platform for this kind of project, as it allows us to reach more backers, making us achieve quicker the MOQ. This way, in return, the price is more restrained, while the project in in the platform.
- It provides an incredible planning framework. It forces us to explain why the product needs to exist, how it's different from its competitors, create a timeline, and many other components that ensure that our production runs smoothly and efficiently. It also allows us to gauge the public's interest in a particular product, and plan for new products accordingly.
- Backers benefit from a more attractive price while they obtain rewards as the targets get overtaken.
- It's an updated version of a "launch party." It's a two-week long party! It's exhausting and filled with adrenaline, but an excellent experience. We wouldn't have it any other way.
7.- Can I request a specific Limited Edition/Serial number?
As much as we'd love to, unfortunately, we're unable to accommodate requests for specific limited edition numbers or serial numbers for the following reasons:
1. Because multiple people could ask for the same number, and we don't want to disappoint any of our fans.
2. Because fulfilling requests for Limited Edition numbers would be a logistical nightmare, trying to match every order to the correct number. As you can understand, once we're up to the fulfillment process, we want things to go as quickly as possible, so that we can get your watches out to you as fast as possible.
8.- It is possible to order the ETA 2824-2 movement in an upgrade finished?
At this moment it is impossible for a microbrand like us to access elaborate or TOP movements.
9.- It is possible to order spare patches and polo shirts?
Yes, of course. Some weeks after the campaign ends we will contact you sending a survey in where you could order spare patches or polo shirts. We will give you the instructions then.
10.- It is possible to order some other type spare strap?
Under our tastes, this design only goes with a bracelet or mesh so we have not thought any other type of strap for this kind of design.
11.- Can you change the color of the watch you decide after we send the survey?
No, unfortunately once the campaign ends and you reply the survey we send you, the color you choose can’t be changed.
12.- Are the limited editions based on when you pledge?
No, the watches will be distributed randomly. Earliest backers get the benefit of the lowest pricing.
13.- Will there be any other stretch goals?
We launch with a watch that is high-quality from the start.
That's not our philosophy for this project. We make a product that we're proud to wear from the get-go. This project has been adjusted from the begining and our budget is very small.
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Risks and challenges
With almost decade of experience designing and selling watches online, we know that the only risk in not being able to deliver the watch on time is a factory delay. This happens sometimes. Our estimate delivery date is July 2020 includes this risk. One aspect unknown to us is the number of final units that this Kickstarter project will generate. If the quantity exceeds our estimate delivery could take a couple of weeks more.
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Visit our Environmental Resources Center to learn how Kickstarter encourages sustainable practices.
Long-lasting design
CREPAS WATCHES designs and develops watches made to last decades. Your descendants will have the opportunity to enjoy your piece.
Reusability and recyclability
The model SEA PROJECT will come in a leather roll. The only things to discard will be the courier transport bag and the bubble wrap. You can deposit both materials in the plastics trash bin for recycling. The rest of the elements have been designed to preserve.
Sustainable materials
Your SEA PROJECT watch is eco-friendly as it does not need electric batteries. Being an automatic watch, it works by movement.
 
I agree. That bracelet is a deal breaker. I've been biding my time to get another Crepas. The first one left me a little disappointed with the quality of the mesh bracelet they sent. It had a super cheap feel and a dull almost distraught finish. It didn't come close to matching the watch case on the Tornado. I would also like to see them use color date wheels to match dial colors or offer no date options as well.

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The dials and case came out great. I never put it on the mesh bracelet. The photos on the mesh below are from someone else.

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The dials would look so much better with no date.

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Give me a no date dial with no ghost position movement for better symmetry. If the movement is an issue for ghost position add a color matched date wheel.

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/watches-date-displays/
 
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:outstand: :thumb:for posting this up, Mike.:hat:
 
Really late to the party - completely forgot about Mike's post and was about to pull the trigger on the yellow dial (still may) until I remembered the bracelet. I don't get why they don't give you the option of a regular bracelet.

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It's a nice looking watch Bill. I like the yellow. I'm not a fan of the bracelet. Good luck with the decision.
 
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