CREPAS BATISCAFO

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BATISCAF DANCES
CREPAS 11. The new CREPAS model is directly inspired by a grandfather, a classic, of diving watches.
We have revived a watch from the early 60s. A family of models that could have been a great saga like their contemporaries Rolex Sumariner, Blancpain Fifty Phantom or Omega Seamaster, released only a few years earlier.
However, this family was developed and manufactured only for over a decade.
Nowadays, finding copies in perfect condition is 'mission impossible'; same if you try to acquire them at reasonable prices.
We have preserved the most recognizable characteristics of this design: side of middle case double curved , large crown, space between the lugs with a straight design and a three-link bracelet.
The measures have been increased according to the current fashion; with a 40.50mm bezel diameter, this design is suitable for almost everyone.
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CRAPAS 11. The new CREPAS model is directly inspired by a grandfather of diving clocks.
We rescued a clock from the early 60s. A family of models that could have been a great saga such as their Rolex Sumariner, Blancpain Fifty Phantom or Omega Seamaster, which appeared just a few years before.
However, this family developed and manufactured just for a little over a decade.
Nowadays finding copies in perfect condition is mission impossible, just like acquiring them at reasonable prices.
We've preserved the most identifiable features of this design: double curved pot, large size crown, space between the straight-designed handles and three-link bracelet.

The measurements have increased to current tastes; with about 40,50mm in diameter of bezel makes this design fit practically for everyone.




This is the only CREPAS I own.

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CREPAS BATISCAFO
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Swiss made
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Limited edition
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Automatic Swiss movement
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Bracelet, rubber tropic and leather strap (only for orders in KS)
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4 colors: black, blue, dark green and white
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40,5mm bezel
Take an advantage!! Next 5 days: promotional price:
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Starting at 529 euros.

529 Euro equals
$599.23 United States Dollar
Jan 10, 4:33 PM UTC · Disclaimer
Elegant, stylish and very comfortable design that you can’t miss it.


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CREPAS WATCHES is proud to launch the sixth CREPAS model on Kickstarter, a product which combines BATISCAFO’ characteristic design, marked by refined and vigorous features. The timepiece retains the brand’s most distinctive peculiarities, introducing remarkable additional elements such as ceramic inlay bezel and sapphire lens and solid 316L stainless steel.
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CREPAS WATCHES designs and manufactures technical diving watches for extreme divers since eleven 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 sixth time we offer a CREPAS design opens to a collective like Kickstater after the success of the Plongeur, Engelsfisch, Megamatic, Sea Project and Magnum Opus 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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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 BATISCAFO timepiece, knowing it is extremely robust and well builded. That’s why we only use the finest components and available materials.
• LUG TO LUG: 51,00mm.
• BEZEL: Ø 40,50mm.
• THICKNESS: 12,50mm.
• MOVEMENTS: Swiss Ronda R150, automatic (self-winding)
• CRYSTAL: Antireflective flat glass. Ø 32,00mm. 3,00mm thickness.
• HANDS: Classic diving hands with Swiss Superluminova Old Radium.
• LUME: Swiss Superluminova Old Radium
• BEZEL: Unidirectional rotatable 120 positions with ceramic sapphire insert. 60 minutes counter.
• WR: 120ATM = 1200m
• Bracelet: Solid stainless steel bracelet with 16mm clasp.
• CROWN: Signed screw down crown. Ø 7,00 mm
• CASE BACK COVER: Screw down case back cover.
• FINISHED: Brushed and polished stainless steel.
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We will use a new Swiss movement in the Batiscafo project.
The choosen caliber is the R150 manufactured by Ronda.
This movement has excellent reerences and a optimal mechanism.
The purchase of the model 2824-2 is still uncertain. To this day we cannot guarantee the supply.
Ronda ensures a supply of movements and spare parts.
In Ronda's words:
"The Mechanicals product range heralds the return of the Ronda Brand’s mechanical watch movements. The recently launched automatic movement R150 operates with a winding mechanism on both sides by means of a ball bearing. – “Ronda Mecano”, available exclusively as a Swiss Made line, is intended for premium timepieces"
www.ronda.ch
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Brand: RONDA (SWISS MADE)
Reference: R150
Movement: Automatic.
Mechanical Display: Analog
Diameter: 25,60mm
Jewels: 25
Reserve: 40 hours
Frequency: 28,800 bph (4Hz)
Anti-shock protecticon: Incabloc
Mainspring: Nivaflex
Rotor winding direction: bi-directional
Hacking? Yes
Hand-windable? Yes
Date: Date
Hands: Hours, Minutes, Seconds
 
The BATISCAFO model uses a 30,50mm diameter dial for a good visibility. There are four colors available: black, white, blue sunburst and green sunburst.
We use Superluminova Old Radium as it is the most vintage look and has a perfect tonality.

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The minute and hour hands are a classic diving design. That hands give to the set a strong character.
As with the dial, the Superluminova used is the Old Radium.
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The BATISCAFO has an inclined bezel insert made of ceramic. 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 and beveled edge.
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The BATISCAFO uses Swiss Superluminova Old Radium 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: three pieces per link. Solid links. Clasp with safety push buttons and signed with CREPAS.
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The only point to improve is the superluminova tone on the triangle bezel. It will be the same superluminova Old Radium than used on dial and hands.
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We use this packaging with our CREPAS BATISCAFO 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 BATISCAFO 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 BATISCAFO model is 0 euro. Take advantage of free shipping by purchasing your watch via Kickstarter
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⦁ CREPAS BATISCAFO 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 679 euros plus 21% VAT for EU customers.
Take advantage of the Kickstarter promotional price. Starting at 529 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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WHAT ABOUT STRETCH GOALS?...
We offer two stretch goal items, a rubber strap and a leather strap. ONLY FOR KICKSTARTER MEMBERS. THE STRAPS WILL NOT AVAILABLE AFTER KICKSTARTER CAMPAING.
These two stretch goals are included.
It is not necessary to reach any level of sponsors.
Take advantage of this opportunity to get these two straps for free just by sponsoring this project on Kickstarter.
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We need your help and support. Please, share this project with your friends on Kickstarter, watch forums 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.
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2.- Could we order the BATISCAFO with black, white, blue or green color? Yes, of course. Some weeks after the campaign ends we will contact you sending a survey in where you can choose your preferred watch color.
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3.- When will be the delivery? The delivery will be next june 2022.
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4.- Do you delivery worldwide? Yes, it is. We deliver worldwide.
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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.
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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.

:hmm:Attractive prices are meaningless when it weakens buyers recourse if things go sideways.

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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.
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8.- 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.
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9.- 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.
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10.- 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 more than a 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 June 2022 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.

Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
 
meh... I was hoping for something better, more innovative and interesting. Even if they were going to do an homage or bring back to life an old dead design (as they've done before).

This isn't anything Squale aren't already doing among others I'm sure. And do Crepas really need to do a Kickstarter at this point?

Kickstarter (and the other platforms) has turned from an excellent opportunity for creatives and innovators who don't have capital to make their dreams a reality, into just a way for companies to push product with almost not risk.
 
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