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Anstead Watches is launching the OCEANIS, a mechanical watch inspired by the ocean and designed for real-world professional use.

Anstead Watches: the OCEANIS

Anstead Watches is launching the OCEANIS, a mechanical watch inspired by the ocean and designed for real-world professional use.
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Tom Anstead
Tom Anstead
182 backers pledged $52,152 to help bring this project to life.
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Hello!

Because of you, the Oceanis has now sold out from the website and I want to thank you again for your help in getting this started. The Oceanis would... Read more

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The Kickstarter Experience

The last five months have been quite an experience. A lot has happened since this project went live. Most importantly, all the watches have shipped! I made mistakes along the... Read more

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Shipping!

As many of you now know, the watches have started shipping. I’ve been extremely busy with shipping, but I wanted to pause and give you an update on the progress... Read more

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Finally!

Good news! I finally got the word from the factory that the watches are complete! I’ve made a second payment and they will be sending me the watches. If they... Read more

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Images of Production Watches

I was hoping to have an arrival date for the watches, but I think at this point even the manufacturer doesn't want to give a ship date. They have, however,... Read more

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Short Update

Today’s update is brief because I too and waiting for an update to pass along. I couple weeks ago I said the watches might be finished soon. I’m still waiting... Read more

Phone Numbers

I just sent out a message asking for phone numbers to be used for shipping. I wanted to clarify that if you have a military address, this is not needed.... Read more

Production Close to Complete

I received some good news this week from the manufacturer. Well, some good and some not so good. The good news is that a group of watches is near completion... Read more

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Staying in Touch

I was waiting to make an update to have news to tell you, but as of today there isn’t much to tell. I thought I would send an update to... Read more

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Manufacturing delay...

My journey to make the Oceanis watch started over a year and a half ago. It began with the basics of a design and grew from there. Literally hundreds of... Read more

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Surveys

I sent out surveys today to primary gather shipping information and a few other details. If you didn’t order a silicone strap for you watch but would like to, please... Read more

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Boxes and Manual

I want to say hello to everyone and give a quick update of where things are and where they are heading. I know the question you want answered the most... Read more

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Successfully raised $52,152 with 182 backers

Silicone Strap Images

Photoshop Silicone Strap Images

There are only 4 days left in this Kickstarter campaign and I want to thank all of you who have pledged and made this such a... Read more

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How to get the silicone band

I have learned from Kickstarter that you cannot not make multiple pledges for different rewards. If you would like the silicone band, go to "Manage Your Pledge" and add $40.... Read more

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Silicone Strap (and other updates)!

The black silicone straps are in production!

I’ve attached engineering 3D images of the strap with this message. The downside about production is that I will not have the prototype... Read more

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Thank You!

Hello Kickstarter Supporters!

I have been updating FAQs, comments, and responding to individual messages, but I wanted to take this time to write a general update at the suggestion at... Read more

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