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UNSUCCESSFUL: Kickstarter: The Longitude Company - LONGITUDE° H6

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UNSUCCESSFUL: Kickstarter: The Longitude Company - LONGITUDE° H6

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Here's a new Kickstarter to share and this one is for the dress watch fans.

The Longitude Company's first release the LONGITUDE° H6


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The Super Early Bird (or First Backer Deal) pricing is roughly $324 or 40% off retail, with 15 slots left to pledge.
Or the Early Backer level is 35% off retail or roughly $356.

The specs are decent for a dress watch (37mm), but not sure if the pricing justifies what you're getting. Especially at the full retail price.
They are using a Miyota 9015, so that's encouraging.
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It isn't too bad looking in my opinion.
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It is a little sterile/modern looking for a vintage inspired piece.
However, they do have a pedigree to watch/horology, but they are leaning into that WAY too much for what they're producing.
Here's their "About" section:

Few watches have made as big an impact as John Harrison’s H4 marine chronometer. It was the first reliable timepiece that withstood the testing seas enabling sailors to reliably measure longitude, claimed the Parliamentary Longitude prize and empowered the world of exploration and trade.

Our mission is to bring you a beautiful mechanical watch that is that true piece of history, something that will keep great value over time. We want to re-imagine and celebrate this lost story of Longitude watches with a mechanical timepiece that stands tall to the incredible heritage.


In addition, one of the co-founders is a descendant of John Harrison, Edvard Harrison.
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Re: Preorder: Kickstarter: The Longitude Company - LONGITUDE° H6

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Just wanna say I appreciate you always posting the Kickstarter watches. I'd never see them otherwise.

I agree about the pricing. A little too much for what you're getting. And the amount raised so far to the amount they're trying to raise is worrisome.

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Re: Preorder: Kickstarter: The Longitude Company - LONGITUDE° H6

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I’m sorry but for the price I rather get a orient bambino and a handwind timex Marlin.
I think this is extremely overpriced especially for a kickstarter launch
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Re: Preorder: Kickstarter: The Longitude Company - LONGITUDE° H6

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I like it. I like the typeface. I like the shape. I like the dial. I love that it is no-date!

I don't love the price.
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Re: UNSUCCESSFUL: Kickstarter: The Longitude Company - LONGITUDE° H6

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To follow up, this Kickstarter campaign was...

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The project's funding goal was not reached on Mon, March 25 2019 8:00 AM EDT
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