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Origin combines the best of watchmaking and technology, a traditional mechanical watch and a smart strap that connects to your phone for activity tracking, notifications, calendar reminders, music control and more.
Special Edition
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Origin Collection
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Our goal was to create a timepiece that would last for generations but also had the convenience of modern features. ORIGIN was born.
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Origin is in the press! This is not our first collection but this one is special because it could revolutionize the watch industry.
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The open-heart dial and see-through back cover puts Origin’s intricate self-winding mechanism on display, the complex Automatic mechanisms that keeps the watch infinitely wound as it is worn daily. The Origin does not need a battery for timekeeping!
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We chose minimalist lines that hint at the modern while respecting centuries of watchmaking heritage. The Origin complements your personal style and puts classic style on your wrist for any occasion.
Stylish
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Casual
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Sport
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Origin's mechanical Japanese movement is alive with 21,600 beats per hour and 24 jewels for superior timekeeping accuracy and a power reserve of 41 hours between wearings.
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Lights to guide you
Origin features sweeping hands with a Luminous layer and Lum-filled, diamond cut indexes at the 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock position to make checking the time visible both day and night, indoors or out.
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The Origin smart strap is slim, supple, comfortable and virtually indistinguishable from traditional leather straps for a refined look.
Intelligent convenience every day
This revolutionary watch has embedded electronics concealed inside its interchangeable strap for the most convenient smart features. Never miss an important meeting or call with vibration alert on wrist. Set up different vibration intensity for different alerts.
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Easy setup via Smartphone IOS & Android apps
The Origin smart strap syncs wirelessly to the Origin app on your mobile device. It will automatically reconnect to the app anytime it is within Bluetooth range.
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Simple, intuitive app
Like a well-designed watch, we believe that user functions should be simple and intuitive. The same is true with the Origin app. It is as elegant and as easy to use as telling the time. Control smart features, track activities, set phone notifications and more.
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Remotely control your phone
Set your app for the desired control (Camera, music, phone finder) then long press on the strap button to issue command.
Simple charging anywhere
Origin features a flip-out USB port at the end of the strap that can connect to any USB power source including laptop computers. 2 hours of charging results in up to 10 days autonomy.
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As experienced watchmakers, we understand that attention to detail is paramount. Our process begins with an idea and follows a time-tested method with quality assurance standards at each step to ensure a final product that can only be described as perfect.
Designing
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Prototyping
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Manufacturing
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Testing
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Quality Control
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Extra Classic Leather Strap
Origin specially designed two classic vintage straps (black or brown) to offer as an additional style choice just for the Indiegogo campaign. They are made from genuine Italian leather and vegetable tanned for safe comfort and a vintage look.
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The earliest bird backers will receive one of 200 limited Numbered edition. Specific numbers can not be requested.
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Extra (FREE) Nato Strap
Having acheived our first stretch goal, we are now adding a free NATO style nylon sport strap to every Origin order. Perfect for sports or to simply change the look and feel of Origin.
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After years of passionate contributions to the watchmaking industry, Grayton was born in New York. With an international team that represents some of the best in the business, we launched An Automatic Watches with the goal of offering affordable luxury mechanical watches to everyone by eliminating many of the barriers and costs that exist in traditional watch channels.
Our team of designers and experts understood the importance of style and teamed them up with ambitious electronic engineers that insisted on doing something revolutionary. The result is Origin, the first Mechanical watch with replaceable smart strap for phone connectivity. It’s a project that has inspired and motivated the Origin team and a watch that we hope you will love.
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WARRANTY
The Origin comes with a limited 2 year warranty.
RISKS AND CHALLENGES
All projects face challenges but we are taking every step possible to minimize delays and risks for our backers and future customers.
As watchmakers we have a deep understanding of the complexity of projects such as this. That is why we began work on the concept and prototype over 2 years ago. We didn’t come to market until we knew we were ready for mass production.
We have been working with our manufacturers and suppliers for years and have an excellent relationship with them as well as a clearly defined supply chain and production schedule. Our materials are ready, the test runs have been completed and we are ready to give the go ahead.
However, even with the best of preparation, delays sometimes occur. Please know that in the event of any possible issue, we will give you, our backers full transparency and keep you updated as to the problem, the solution and the steps necessary to handle it.
Thanks for all the support!
FAQs
Q: I live outside the USA, can I order an Origin?
A: Yes, we ship globally.
Q: What are the shipping costs?
A: Shipping is FREE to USA and Canada. For other locations shipping is $29 USD. VAT and Import tax included. (VAT for the Wholesale Bundle Perk is not included)
Q: When will I receive my watch?
A: Estimated shipping date is early May 2017. If this changes all backers will be updated immediately. Delivery time of perks are subject to best efforts and delivery time is not guaranteed.
Q: Does Origin require batteries?
A: No, mechanical watches such as Origin are self-winding by the natural movement of an internal rotor while the watch is being worn daily. Origin has a power reserve of 40 hours being wearings. If the watch is not worn for many days, it can be manually wound by turning the crown.
Q: Does the Smart Strap require batteries?
A: The Origin Smart Strap has a built-in battery that charges by plugging into any USB port. A full charge will yield up to 10 days of power for all the strap’s connected smart features.
Q: How do I select which smart features I want to use with Origin?
A: Download and open the Origin App. Setting the functions is simply explained and easy to do in minutes.
Q: I want an Origin watch but I don’t want to use the smart features or charge the strap, does the watch still work?
A: Yes! The Origin watch and the Smart Strap operate independently of each other. The Origin is a fine mechanical timepiece on its own and does not require the special strap features. You can purchase a standard Origin strap as replacement of the Smart strap.
Q: Will the Origin Smart Strap work on my other watches?
A: Yes, the smart strap uses a standard strap width at the lugs: 20 mm and standard spring pin bars that fits the majority of watches on the market.
Q: Can I get a refund on my contribution?
Your contribution is used to pay commission to Indiegogo and Paypal as well as secure the materials and manufacturing of your watch. We begin the production of the watches based on the contributions made, because of that we cannot refund you. See the Indiegogo Terms of Service for more details.
Q: Do I need to pay any tax?
A: No. Some countries may require import tax, duties and related Customs fees for imports, and these costs are covered by your contribution.
Q: What are the dimensions of the Origin?
A: The dimensions are as below...
- Case Diameter: 40 mm
- Case Thickness: 13.2 mm
- Face Diameter: 35 mm
- Strap width at the lugs: 20 mm
- Strap at buckle length: 20 mm