minuteazimut
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Post by minuteazimut on May 23, 2016 9:30:12 GMT -6
Love the forum and wanted your feedback on our new range of watches from Minute & Azimut that will go on sale on Kickstarter, June 1st 2016. Would like any feedback from the board before we go live and can answer any questions. The collection is called Bisham, named after the Bisham Woods in Berkshire, England. The watches are inspired by the enduring design features of the 1960’s era and has a crafted watch face available in three shade options: silver, gold or copper. The collection is also dedicated to preserve the ancient Bisham woodland by donating a portion of each sale to an UK charity for the planting of new trees.  Minute & Azimut Features: Watch case: Onoxydable Stainless Steel 316L Movement: Swiss Made Ronda 763 Strap: Customised Genuine Leather Water resistant: 5 ATM, 50 meters Glass: Double domed Sapphire coated crystal with anti-scratch surface finish Hands: Designed by Minute & Azimut Strap width at lug/ at buckle: 18.00 MM / 16.00MM Crown: 2 o'clock Watch size (diameter / thickness): 38MM / 7.5MM Weight (with strap): 45g Buckle: Stainless steel pin buckle with etched logo design Warranty: 2 years limited warranty against manufacturing defects |
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Post by dsimon9 on May 23, 2016 9:32:22 GMT -6
Hmmmm... is this a sales pitch or what?
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Baco Noir
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Post by Baco Noir on May 23, 2016 9:52:05 GMT -6
Welcome to the forum. This appears to be another Chinese made fashion watch where a company designs a dial and finds a manufacturer to assemble, albeit with a plan to use some undisclosed portion of the profits for public good.
I do have many questions:
1) What is Onoxydable Stainless Steel 316L? I have degrees in metallurgy and know what 316L is, but have never heard of Onoxydable SS. Google reveals nothing either.
2) Since it will be available in gold copper and silver colors, I assume they are PVD coating the SS substrate. How thick is the coating and is wear through included in your warranty?
3) What do you mean by a Customised Genuine Leather strap? Looks like a print on low quality cowhide.
4) You mention a SS buckle, but the cases will be gold-tone, copper-tone and silver. Will the buckle be PVD coated to match the case as well?
5) What was the decision behind using a $5 USD Rhonda 763 quartz movement?
6) The crystal is described as "Glass: Double domed Sapphire coated crystal with anti-scratch surface finish". Is it glass that is coated with sapphire? Is it domed on both sides? Is it really an anti-scratch coating or anti-reflective coating?
7) What price point are you hoping to release this at?
8) Is there a defined percentage of the profits that are going to the charity to plant trees? What is the name of the charity?
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Post by iceman on May 23, 2016 14:34:31 GMT -6
Hmmmm... is this a sales pitch or what? If it is, it's not the best :-) lol |
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Post by shawndl5 on May 23, 2016 19:28:11 GMT -6
Remind me not to ask Roger to review my next Kickstarter project!  |
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Baco Noir
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Post by Baco Noir on May 23, 2016 20:15:57 GMT -6
Remind me not to ask Roger to review my next Kickstarter project! If you truly want critical feedback "before you go final" I'm happy to help! Heck, send me a beta version and we can discuss it via email, phone or text. If you're looking for a a fluffy endorsement sprinkled with fairy dust - yeah, I might not be your guy.  |
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Post by aquajoe on May 23, 2016 20:25:15 GMT -6
Remind me not to ask Roger to review my next Kickstarter project! If you truly want critical feedback "before you go final" I'm happy to help! Heck, send me a beta version and we can discuss it via email, phone or text. If you're looking for a a fluffy endorsement sprinkled with fairy dust - yeah, I might not be your guy. Love it |
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Post by carbon6 on May 23, 2016 22:16:52 GMT -6
Dang @baco Noir! You scared him away!  |
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Baco Noir
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Post by Baco Noir on May 23, 2016 23:42:59 GMT -6
If I'm out of line with my questions guys, please speak up and let me know.
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Post by shawndl5 on May 24, 2016 5:46:01 GMT -6
I thought you had good questions. Someone needs to ask, I don't know enough about metal to know what to ask.
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Post by rw16610 on May 24, 2016 15:01:33 GMT -6
If I'm out of line with my questions guys, please speak up and let me know. Not at all! Each question was valid and the original poster clearly opened the door for feedback (and any questions) before their June 1st launch on Kickstarter. |
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kashi
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Post by kashi on Jun 7, 2016 6:10:21 GMT -6
I think it looks awesome at first glance. Though I don't like the logo and the brand name (too long...).
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Post by tocktick on Nov 12, 2017 11:28:46 GMT -6
Love the forum and wanted your feedback on our new range of watches from Minute & Azimut that will go on sale on Kickstarter, June 1st 2016. Would like any feedback from the board before we go live and can answer any questions. The collection is called Bisham, named after the Bisham Woods in Berkshire, England. The watches are inspired by the enduring design features of the 1960’s era and has a crafted watch face available in three shade options: silver, gold or copper. The collection is also dedicated to preserve the ancient Bisham woodland by donating a portion of each sale to an UK charity for the planting of new trees. Minute & Azimut Features: Watch case: Onoxydable Stainless Steel 316L Movement: Swiss Made Ronda 763 Strap: Customised Genuine Leather Water resistant: 5 ATM, 50 meters Glass: Double domed Sapphire coated crystal with anti-scratch surface finish Hands: Designed by Minute & Azimut Strap width at lug/ at buckle: 18.00 MM / 16.00MM Crown: 2 o'clock Watch size (diameter / thickness): 38MM / 7.5MM Weight (with strap): 45g Buckle: Stainless steel pin buckle with etched logo design Warranty: 2 years limited warranty against manufacturing defects I have to be honest, there is nothing I like about that watch at all |
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