Kickstarter

Aug 09, 2019,11:26 AM
 

I recall hearing about them starting on the Kickstarter platform. Nice to see a company actually deliver a finished product coming from that background.


Anecdotally, I think they must be doing something right as I received a call from my father-in-law a few nights ago. Apparently he has seen an ad from them and has decided he wants one of their watches for his upcoming 65th birthday - I guess my offer of a vintage from his birth year didn't resonate quite as well as Code 41 haha

Colton 

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Code 41 Swissmade Automatic - have a glimpse

 
 By: redcorals : August 9th, 2019-10:36
Not affiliated to AP but an independent endeavour by watch enthusiasts. Found it fascinating and worth sharing. A quick video - ...  

A little more perspective please?

 
 By: Lankysudanese : August 9th, 2019-10:41
Any relation to the audemars piguet code 11:59? The name, and case design, hint at a resemblance

Kickstarter

 
 By: colton_d : August 9th, 2019-11:26
I recall hearing about them starting on the Kickstarter platform. Nice to see a company actually deliver a finished product coming from that background. Anecdotally, I think they must be doing something right as I received a call from my father-in-law a f... 

you proposed a birth year watch ?!

 
 By: mahesh : August 10th, 2019-01:26
golden rule Colton, never remind your father-in-law of his age ;-)

Oh I quickly ate my words

 
 By: colton_d : August 13th, 2019-08:18
I had an omega or longines in mind for him, but he clearly feels something more contemporary is best. I better stick to what they ask of me, giving more grandchildren haha. Best, Colton

Golden rule - always offer a gold watch to an old guy

 
 By: cazalea : August 13th, 2019-12:36
It’s traditional! If not gold, Other metals are good too. Just not plastic unless it’s a collectible ... 🙂 Cazalea ...  

Stunning

 
 By: colton_d : August 13th, 2019-13:24
Those numerals remind me strongly of the 5170 or 5370p - and the needle hands.. wonderful! Looks like a very nicely sized case as well, colour me intrigued. As much as i agree with the tradition of a gold or otherwise sentimental piece, if he eschews a vi...