NASA Automatic Watch Can Withstand 100 Earth Atmospheres

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NASA Automatic Watch Can Withstand 100 Earth Atmospheres​

🚀 Commemorating the farthest human-made object in space, the individually numbered Voyager Automatic Deep Space Diver can go anywhere


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diving with the voyager

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seiko automatic movement

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Please select the reward based on the number of watches you want. After the campaign ends, we will send the post-campaign survey where you will provide your shipping address and final color choice(s). The survey where you'll pick your model/color is generally sent 1-2 months after the campaign ends. If you choose the Meteorite, please add an additional $250 to your pledge. Thanks
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After this Kickstarter campaign ends, we'll send you a post-campaign survey where you will finalize your color choice and provide your shipping information. The survey is generally sent about 1-2 months after the campaign ends.
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The NASA Voyager Automatic collection presents a value buy for watch buyers: a reliable and shock resistant SEIKO automatic movement, 1000 meters of water resistance, a crown at 4 o’clock (to prevent shearing that could occur in daily wear), a robust case, and a comfortable durable strap. The Voyager is the answer to someone who appreciates a value offering (more than) on par with its Swiss alternatives. In fact, it offers a greater level of water resistance than majority of watches out there.
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Hands-on or location shots from the various Voyager photoshoots leading up to the Kickstarter launch.
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They definintely have the "spaceship" vibe... The meteorite is pretty cool...
very cool WALTER MITTY plays JOHN GLEN

EXTREME CONDITIONS REMINDS ME OF MY DIVER PHASE DEEPER...DEEPER...depp as MARIANNA TRENCH

about 1 mile below the ocean

now after a decade of wrist clock addiction and 5 digit spend

i realize i can go about 10 foot before i suck in salt from my snorkel and i float like a whale and have to take a pee...credit malaprop I AM THE GREATEST
 
gotta give Xeric credit for outside the box design. This one is awkward to me, but that's just personal opinion. $600 at retail seems quite high.

Again just an opinion but Xeric are established enough to skip the Kickstarter process.
 
I like it from the case design and the dial. Nice specs at the intro price.
 
Nope don't want anything to do with any project that is linked with crapstarter. After the Apollo 11 issues and excuses I would never buy another watch from Xeric.
 
I wouldn't patronize this company if they gave me a trinket for free. Just out of principle. They are constantly using Kickstarter. At which point or time do they start using their own funds to source the builds?
 
well we are in or headed into recession

QT has not started to bite ...but will bigly and will reverse the MMT QE bubble

utility costs are pretty crazy and food and refined dino ooze kinda high

there is plenty of NOS to buy

so far the voices have let me keep my powder dry for a while

saving to buy casa my last mortgage was 2.1% my next 6 % that should be fun

i have watched many brothers not receive their stuff on KS

that would eat my guts out

i watched that lame thread a coupeldays ago about "reports"

i do remember that feller from alabama who went out...WHITEY got a primo tool last month from when they made nice micros

these are interesting concepts

if i lose a battle to the voices and primeval urges

i will buy in-stock and use double protection...no not 2 rubbers...but PP & E-BAY or CC

space exploration does not float my boat lately... a skinny rich kid who was close to the ear of 45 says he is getting in really great shape because it is likely he " will live forever" i think he means cryogenics

don't get much thrill from billionaires fly me to the moon

i think we should make necessary changes to adapt to the changes on this planet but that is all JMHO and worth what i was paid for it ...bupkis...funghis...goose egg...nada
 
well we are in or headed into recession

QT has not started to bite ...but will bigly and will reverse the MMT QE bubble

utility costs are pretty crazy and food and refined dino ooze kinda high

there is plenty of NOS to buy

so far the voices have let me keep my powder dry for a while

saving to buy casa my last mortgage was 2.1% my next 6 % that should be fun

i have watched many brothers not receive their stuff on KS

that would eat my guts out

i watched that lame thread a coupeldays ago about "reports"

i do remember that feller from alabama who went out...WHITEY got a primo tool last month from when they made nice micros

these are interesting concepts

if i lose a battle to the voices and primeval urges

i will buy in-stock and use double protection...no not 2 rubbers...but PP & E-BAY or CC

space exploration does not float my boat lately... a skinny rich kid who was close to the ear of 45 says he is getting in really great shape because it is likely he " will live forever" i think he means cryogenics

don't get much thrill from billionaires fly me to the moon

i think we should make necessary changes to adapt to the changes on this planet but that is all JMHO and worth what i was paid for it ...bupkis...funghis...goose egg...nada
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gotta give Xeric credit for outside the box design. This one is awkward to me, but that's just personal opinion. $600 at retail seems quite high.

Again just an opinion but Xeric are established enough to skip the Kickstarter process.

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As long as people keep giving them their money why should they use their own Gavin?

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The Bad

But it’s not all rainbows and puppies, as the nature of Kickstarter also creates some bad situations. Specifically in regards to watches, the trend has been to aggressively pre-sell at discount prices. The tiered structure forces brands to sell watches at razor thin margins, which has multiple negative effects. The first is that the brand is under valuing their own product. This leads to people not wanting to pay full-price later on, or not believing in the product being worth full-price, as well as making similar products seem overpriced. The second is that by not having proper margins, the brand might not earn enough to invest into future products/variations.

The result here is dipping back into the well… We’ve seen many serial Kickstarter brands spring up recently. These brands slowly but surely (and I think at an ever increasing pace) build distrust with fans and customers. The issue is, either their business model isn’t working such that they can’t actually afford to make new products without continual re-investment, or they are just banking their profits (when a brand makes a several times what they are asking for, but still go back to launch again, eyebrows should be raised).
It’s Kickstarter, not Kickfeeder, and brands really should only use it to launch, IMHO. Unfortunately, there is no system of accountability in place.





NASA Kickstarter FAQ​

Please read our latest update for the most up to date information

My reward hasn't shipped and I need to change my address, what do I do?
URGENT:
Please email us at [email protected] with your backer number and your new shipping address.

When will my reward ship?
[Updated: August 13, 2020] To date we've shipped over 17000 rewards. If you haven't received tracking information, please email [email protected] so the customer support team can research why.

Why aren't you responding to Kickstarter comments?
When a campaign's funding time expires, Kickstarter locks down the campaign wall and FAQ section so we aren't able to make updates or add new information. The inability to add to the FAQ section makes communicating on a campaign of this size very difficult. Especially when it's generally the same questions being asked over and over again and our responses to those questions are constantly getting buried by more comments asking the same questions. Backers would have to click "Load More" a bunch of times to find the answers. Plus the comment section doesn't display responses/posts the same way on different devices (mobile, mobile app, desktop browser) which makes it difficult for backers to follow along with conversations. We decided it's more efficient to add a FAQ section to our site that can be updated with new questions and answers thus enabling backers to easily find answers to their questions. If for some reason you can't find an answer to your question, please email us directly at [email protected].

How is Kickstarter different than a store? (taken from KS FAQ section)
Backers must understand that Kickstarter is not a store. When you back a project on Kickstarter, you’re helping create something new — not pre-ordering something that already exists. Kickstarter does not offer refunds. Pledges on Kickstarter must be made in good faith. :banghead:

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That means if you get a crappy trinket .. tough luck. Back to the drawing board. This is not a store with the usual warranty recourse.



One of Kickstarter's biggest expectations for creators is that they regularly update backers on their project’s progress and notify them of any delays or roadblocks that may impact their estimated delivery time. Kickstarter expect creators to be open and honest with their backers during all stages of their project’s life cycle.

Can I get a refund or exchange my reward?
When you back a project on Kickstarter, you’re helping create something new — not pre-ordering something that already exists. Neither Kickstarter or Xeric offers refunds. Pledges on Kickstarter must be made in good faith.

When a project is successfully funded, the creator is responsible for completing the project and fulfilling each reward to the best of their abilities. Their fundamental obligation to backers is to finish all the work that was promised, honestly address backers’ concerns, and deliver rewards.
Where can I see if my reward has shipped or what I chose in the survey?
NASA Kickstarter backers can use this link to see if a tracking number has been issued yet or recover their survey and see what was chosen. If there is no tracking number or link then your watch is still being produced and will ship as soon as it's ready. https://xeric-nasa-trappist1.backerkit.com/

 
no puppies or rainbows

NO WARRANTY ON KS PROJECTS

you helped "create" something
 
Communication goes along way. Although it's not KS, H20 has a take it or leave it attitude sometimes. A few years ago I ordered a trinket and it was long overdue. I wrote saying I was fine with the delay, but I would appreciate a replay back. Nothing but crickets until I got PP involved.

Suddenly I was contacted and chastised about contacting PayPal to contact him. He cancelled my order and told me I am banned from buying anymore. I said that's fine with me. I don't want to do business if that is what you call communication and customer service. If you would have simply responded to one of my inquires PP would not have been necessary, but you choose to ignore them.

He later wrote back and said I could order again, but it was a while before I ever did. That one did not go too well, but I still ordered some stuff recently. I ordered some accessories that showed in stock and ready to ship. Almost a month goes by and still shows order is processing. Once again E-mails are ignored. I had to get PP involved once more. In less than twelve hours my order suddenly ships.

The point .. having a couple options or layers with a purchase gets results and helps.
 
I was involved with this scam was lucky to get my money back. They completely disappeared with a lot of peoples money when Covid was in full gear. Found out they just used the office in Colorado but where actually in China. Sh&t starter said to bad even though the product never arrived they got there money.
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I learned a lesson and will never do this again. You can’t trust anybody on that website.


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wow...sorry about travails RW &MSCHILL813

thank you for posting these experiences as i will try to learn from them
 
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