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    Isotope Watches - Goutte d’Eau dive watch

    I hope it's ok to post this here. I know that the forum is affiliated with another watch seller.

    I'm backing this project but have no other stake in it. However, I thought it was worth a share as this watch really ticks a load of boxes for me on size (40mm), design, functionality, style, movement, etc. There are similar watches out there but there's just something about this watch that they got right.

    Here are the specs:

    Isotope Goutte d’Eau – Specifications
    Brushed case, 316L stainless steel
    Case diameter 40mm
    Height 11.80mm (Nordblad), 11.97mm (Orange)
    Exhibition screw-down case back (Orange)
    Stainless steel screw-down case back (Nordblad)
    Security inner bezel
    Anti-reflective crystal sapphire
    Two screw-down crowns: 2 o’clock for the inner bezel and 4 o’clock to adjust time
    Hands, bezel and sandwich dial with Super-LumiNova® BGW9
    22 mm brushed bracelet and extension clasp in 316L stainless steel
    Water resistance 200m / 20 atm / 656 ft

    MECHANICAL MOVEMENTS (2 OPTIONS)
    Japanese Miyota 9015
    Automatic, self-winding
    Power reserve 42 hours
    Accuracy -10/+30 s/day

    Swiss ETA 2824
    Automatic, self-winding
    Power reserve 38 hours
    Accuracy -12/+30 s/day

    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...dget/card.html



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    Wristwatch Review Uk posted a written and a video review of the Isotope Goutte d'Eau

    Wristwatch Review Uk posted a written and a video review of the Isotope Goutte d'Eau:


    https://wristwatchreview.co.uk/isoto...te-deau-review



    Quote Originally Posted by Animal Mother View Post
    I hope it's ok to post this here. I know that the forum is affiliated with another watch seller.

    I'm backing this project but have no other stake in it. However, I thought it was worth a share as this watch really ticks a load of boxes for me on size (40mm), design, functionality, style, movement, etc. There are similar watches out there but there's just something about this watch that they got right.

    Here are the specs:

    Isotope Goutte d’Eau – Specifications
    Brushed case, 316L stainless steel
    Case diameter 40mm
    Height 11.80mm (Nordblad), 11.97mm (Orange)
    Exhibition screw-down case back (Orange)
    Stainless steel screw-down case back (Nordblad)
    Security inner bezel
    Anti-reflective crystal sapphire
    Two screw-down crowns: 2 o’clock for the inner bezel and 4 o’clock to adjust time
    Hands, bezel and sandwich dial with Super-LumiNova® BGW9
    22 mm brushed bracelet and extension clasp in 316L stainless steel
    Water resistance 200m / 20 atm / 656 ft

    MECHANICAL MOVEMENTS (2 OPTIONS)
    Japanese Miyota 9015
    Automatic, self-winding
    Power reserve 42 hours
    Accuracy -10/+30 s/day

    Swiss ETA 2824
    Automatic, self-winding
    Power reserve 38 hours
    Accuracy -12/+30 s/day

    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...dget/card.html



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    Good review. Looks like it'll be a good watch.

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    Yeah, this is a great watch - I hope it gets the backing it deserves

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    Quote Originally Posted by KAS118 View Post
    Yeah, this is a great watch - I hope it gets the backing it deserves
    Me too!

    Do you think you are going to back it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Animal Mother View Post
    Me too!

    Do you think you are going to back it?
    Hi - sorry for the delayed response.

    Unfortunately not on this occasion. The only reason being that I’ve backed the Yema Heritage Bronze, the Newmark 71 and the Neucarl Sept Mai - plus I have 2 others from Kickstarter and 1 other Pre-Order waiting delivery - so this one was just terrible timing for me.

    Fingers crossed it gets a surge - as it’s a crying shame if it doesn’t get funded


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    I see this is going on Pre-Order tomorrow at 3pm BST - I might go for it this time. Is anybody else?

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    Just ordered the Sellita Movement in Blue with date - at £328 it seems exceptional value for such a great design




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    Only 11 more to go and funding is then reached 😎

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    Quote Originally Posted by KAS118 View Post
    Only 7 more to go and funding is then reached 
    Fixed that for you

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    Funding Canceled
    Project canceled on 07/01/2019

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    Quote Originally Posted by OldHooky View Post
    Funding Canceled
    Project canceled on 07/01/2019
    Errrhhhh...that was the Kickstarter - yesterday they opened up Pre-Orders, delivery is still anticipated as end of November.

    The Movements have changed to Seiko N35 and Sellita SW200-1; and the prices has had a significant reduction. The Sellita not being much more than the Miyota.

    Its a great watch - and now only requires 6 more Pre-Orders to proceed

    https://isotopewatches.com/collectio...iper-supporter

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    Well, the good news seems to be I think they've done it - as counter has reset and its now 15 out of 90 - and not now out of 95 which was the number required for funding.

    Looking forwards to becoming a proud owner of this, and the Newmark 71. As I went for the Selitta movement on the Isotope it will be interesting to see how that compared with the Miyota on the Newmark

    🙂

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    Opinions on wether the sellita is worth it over the Seiko?


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    My mistake. That’s good news


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    Quote Originally Posted by The Journey View Post
    Opinions on wether the sellita is worth it over the Seiko?


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    It’s a lot more accurate - whether that makes it worth it is down to personal choice; but I think it is


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    Quote Originally Posted by KAS118 View Post
    It’s a lot more accurate - whether that makes it worth it is down to personal choice; but I think it is


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    I actually picked up my first watch with a Sellita movement in it yesterday - a SW260-1 (so its not the same as the Isotope what has the SW200-1)

    After 24 hours that watch has gained just 1 second.

    Really glad I ordered the Sellita Movement in the Isotope 🙂

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    So I ordered the blue with the Selitta, but there has been an error and I’ve only been charged for the Seiko movement. Apparently there was an issue that day and they received 30 emails about the issue.

    Hopefully it is sorted and I can pay the difference before release. First test of their customer service I guess. Fingers crossed!


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    Quote Originally Posted by The Journey View Post
    So I ordered the blue with the Selitta, but there has been an error and I’ve only been charged for the Seiko movement. Apparently there was an issue that day and they received 30 emails about the issue.

    Hopefully it is sorted and I can pay the difference before release. First test of their customer service I guess. Fingers crossed!


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    Have you e-mailed them about this.

    I nearly did the same thing - as the 'default' watch was the Orange N35 and that kept getting added to the Cart no matter what you did. Luckily I realised and never hot the 'Buy' button until it was sorted out.

    However, if you did I'd recommend you contact them so you don't get the wrong one

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    Isotope Watches - Goutte d’Eau dive watch

    Quote Originally Posted by KAS118 View Post
    Have you e-mailed them about this.

    I nearly did the same thing - as the 'default' watch was the Orange N35 and that kept getting added to the Cart no matter what you did. Luckily I realised and never hot the 'Buy' button until it was sorted out.

    However, if you did I'd recommend you contact them so you don't get the wrong one
    Hi,

    Yes I did, and to be fair they did reply saying the issue was resolved and they would manually look through orders placed that day. I just made further contact to let me know when to make the further payment.

    Obviously the watch won’t be shipped for a while, so should be plenty time to sort it.


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    Just to update this, I got mine delivered yesterday. Unfortunately the wife has decided to give it to me as a Christmas present - but I managed to have a sneak peek and it seems a high quality product, really pleased with it and can’t wait to get my hands fully on it


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    Quote Originally Posted by KAS118 View Post
    Just to update this, I got mine delivered yesterday. Unfortunately the wife has decided to give it to me as a Christmas present - but I managed to have a sneak peek and it seems a high quality product, really pleased with it and can’t wait to get my hands fully on it


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    Very much look forward to seeing some pics in-the-metal. Missed-out on the pre-order phase as timing was way out for me, but absolutely love the design.

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    Quote Originally Posted by earlofsodbury View Post
    Very much look forward to seeing some pics in-the-metal. Missed-out on the pre-order phase as timing was way out for me, but absolutely love the design.
    Sorry for the rather poor camera phone photo - but here’s the production version in the flesh.

    Must say in very pleased with it, seems a quality timepiece. The only issue I had was altering the bracelet - the split-pins were a nightmare to get out - but I did it in the end.

    #isotopewatches




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    Quote Originally Posted by KAS118 View Post
    Sorry for the rather poor camera phone photo - but here’s the production version in the flesh.

    Must say in very pleased with it, seems a quality timepiece. The only issue I had was altering the bracelet - the split-pins were a nightmare to get out - but I did it in the end.

    #isotopewatches




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    *HATE* split pins, but that is one very well-styled watch, something that is genuinely a little bit different without any ugly gratuitous features!

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