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Classic watches produced by Jon Shakespeare and Sam Holland available at https://wtauthor.com

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Classic watches produced by Jon Shakespeare and Sam Holland available at https://wtauthor.com

Classic watches produced by Jon Shakespeare and Sam Holland available at https://wtauthor.com

Classic watches produced by Jon Shakespeare and Sam Holland available at https://wtauthor.com

Classic watches produced by Jon Shakespeare and Sam Holland available at https://wtauthor.com

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2 Campaigns |
SHROPSHIRE, United Kingdom
$12,518 USD $12,518 USD 33 backers
67% of $18,646 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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A little about us...

Starting off as casual meetings in local coffee shops discussing our love of fine watches, it soon dawned on both of us exactly how our passion for design could be directed into creating our very own collection. Our ultimate goal would be to create a unique group of watches that could span every style and innovation over the last 13 decades of wristwatch design. And so W. T. Author was created, a brand that spawned from the art of story-telling combined with limited edition, unique design. Our Indiegogo campaign introduces the first wristwatch, 'No. 1905' by W. T. Author. The project runs from September 13, 2013 - October 14, 2013 (11:59pm PT) to secure a deposit of £15,000 to assist in the manufacture of each individual component, and the exclusive items that come with each watch.

This includes:

• The manufacture of the watch case

• The production of the Swiss-made movement

• The sourcing of the finest cow-hide for our leather straps

• The manufacture of the watch straps

• The printing costs for our limited edition book

• The creation of our limited editon hand drawn screen prints

• The manufacture of our custom-made packaging

We hope that with your help today this could be the start of an exciting 13 years to come. Below you will find the full product description as well as each individual perk outlined down the right hand side of the page.

Thank you for your continued interest and support. We will be keeping you all updated with the exciting developments as we progress to the product's launch.

 

 

~ W. T. Author

 

'No. 1905' Wristwatches by W. T. Author

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share Our Story

"Hello Backers, thank you for visiting our Indiegogo page! Please follow our journey and share it with the world. For more information and exclusive downloads visit http://www.wtauthor.comor use the buttons the bottom of the page to access our social media channels."

- W. T. Author

 


Original Blueprint by master watchmaker W. T. Author

 

 

 

 

Product Overview

 

 

The first series of limited edition watches by W. T. Author.

 

Every component has been designed and hand-finished exclusively by W. T. Author in Britain, and fitted with a Swiss made movement.

The 'No. 1905' first edition watch draws inspiration from the turn of the 20th Century: a time when the first wristwatches for men were introduced by Louis Cartier and Edmond Jaegar. Taking inspiration from traditional aesthetics of the pocket watch, it reflects pioneering achievements of the era with signature shoulders brazed directly into the bespoke case allowing a hand-finished leather strap to be fitted. The case measures 46 mm across and 52 mm high including the shoulders. The case depth is 11 mm The dial utilises numbers taken directly from 1900's pocket watches and is enhanced with Author's unique hour markers. Traditionally formed custom-made hands complete the dial.

The watch has been modernised with a beautiful enamel screw down case back, the signature red aluminium crown embossed with the Author trademark and a Swiss made 513S calibre movement.

Every watch comes with an A5 book detailing the story of master watchmaker W. T. Author individually signed by the team and a limited editon A5 silk screen print available in 5 colours, again individually numbered and signed. The set is beautifully presented in a custom-designed package.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individually Signed A5 Book 'No. 1905': The Story of W. T. Author

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hand-Made Limited Edition Silk Screen Prints (Numbered and Signed, cut to A5 format)

 

 

 

 

 

 

All beautifully presented in a custom-made package

 

 

'No. 1905 Specification'

 

• Available in 4 exclusive colours, limited to 125 first edition watches

 

 

'No. 1905' Black Dial with Black Strap
 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

'No. 1905' Blue Dial with Brown Strap
 

 

 

 

 

 

 


'No. 1905' Cream Dial with Tan Strap

 

 

 

'No. 1905' White Dial with Brown Strap

 

 

 

• Swiss made movement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swiss Made 513S Calibre Movement

 

• Custom-made signature stainless steel 46 mm case

 

 

 

Custom-Made Case Exclusive to W. T. Author

 

 

 

• Signature red crown with embossed trademark    

 

'No. 1905' Side Profile

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Unique enamel screw down case back

(Numbered 1 to 125 of 125)

 

 

 

 

Custom Made Screw Down Enamel Case Back

 

 

 

• Hand-made leather strap fitted with a stainless steel buckle

 

 

 

Each watch strap has been hand-made with natural leather, designed to soften and mould to your wrist almost immediately. Making each strap as individual as the person wearing it, with its own unique story to tell.

 

 

 

 

 

Cow Hide Sourced from South American Tanneries

 

• Sapphire coated mineral lens

 

 


• 2-year limited warranty

 



The Manufacturing Plan

 

 

We have successfully secured and worked with eight collaborators from around the world to ensure we guarantee the product will be delivered to you on time and of the highest quality. The types of partners are outlined below (the kind of manufacturer, what they do, how they do it, and the order each component has been or is being made).

 

 

 

1. Watch Case Manufacturer

 

 

Specialising in the production of stainless steel watch cases, our watch case manufacturer provides services with exacting standards assisting with the technical development, quality production and full product testing. They are a dedicated partner and an important asset to our long-term business strategy. The final production samples have been signed off and ready to be manufactured if we reach our Indiegogo goal.

 

 

 

 

 

2. Movement Manufacturer

 

 

Our Swiss partner manufactures and sells Swiss made quartz wristwatch movements guaranteeing precision, reliability and high quality. The movement has now been selected for 'No. 1905' and will be fitted by skilled craftsmen into the watch case.

 

 

 

 

 

3. Leather Workshop

 

 

Supplying vast quantities of leather from South America, our manufacturer has assisted us in selecting the highest quality vegetable-tan cow hides. The leather has been selected to ensure maximum strength and yet has been designed to soften and mould to your wrist almost immediately. The leather has been bought and is now in the hands of the strap manufacturer, ready to be cut. 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Strap Manufacturer

 

 

Based in the Lincolnshire countryside and using traditional methods of manufacture, skilled craftsmen will create our watch strap by hand. They will be cutting, splitting and embossing the leather to produce an item that reflects the quality of the watch case.

 

 

 

 

 

5. Book Printers

 

 

With over 19 years experience in the industry, our partners' expansive knowledge of the various types of printing means we understand all stages of production, from design and print to delivery. The book will serve as a vital component to compliment the story of W. T. Author, and will be signed by the team. 

 

 

 

 

 

6. Silk Screen Printers

 

 

Our partner specialises in handpulled waterbased screen printing and brings a wealth of printing experience. They have offered us a friendly, personal service yet still deliver quick turnaround and quality products. Each limited edition print (available in 5 different colours) is designed by W. T. Author and will be individually numbered and signed.   

 

 

 

 

 

7. Packaging Manufacturer

 

 

Our packaging manufacturer constantly aims to deliver quality cardboard packaging. They combine family business values with up to date production facilities. Their production teams have provided us with sound advice and access to an exceptional range of products and services. We wanted to get it right first time and by working closely with them, we have created a bespoke piece of packaging that reflects the quality of each individual product outlined above. We have just approved blank samples and are ready to approve the artwork ready for production. 

 

 

 

 

 

8. Musical Collaborator 

 

 

'Talk Less, Say More' has been instrumental in bringing all the design elements together in the form of a song that encompasses the very essence of our project. The track 'Seconds' is described by the artist below: 

 

 

 

"The idea is that it starts with an ambient drone, which gradually shifts into a single note striking at 60 bpm, like a second hand. Like a watchmaker, or indeed an author, it starts of with an environment, and in that environment he must create time (whether its measurement of, events, or feelings within time). The second hand strikes regularly on the E note throughout the track, keeping time. You'll notice the glockenspiel, also striking to the same beat, is getting pulled around and glitched like it's distorting time."- Talk Less, Say More

 

 

 

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Music Download + Hi-Res Images

Currency Conversion $6 USD
£5 GBP
You will receive: A link to download the full version of the track 'Seconds' by 'Talk Less, Say More' used in the promotional video. + A series of hi-res digital images used in the campaign. Thank you for your support!
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October 2013
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Signed Book + 'The £5 Perk'

Currency Conversion $19 USD
£15 GBP
You will receive: An A5 book detailing the story of W. T. Author with stunning photography signed by the team. + A link to download the exclusive track 'Second' by 'Talk Less, Say More' used in the promotional video. + A series of hi-res digital images used in the campaign. Thank you for your support!
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December 2013
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Screen Print + 'The £5 Perk'

Currency Conversion $25 USD
£20 GBP
You will receive: An individually numbered, limited edition, A5 silk screen print (in Red) created to commemorate the launch of 'No. 1905' signed by the team. + A link to download the full version of the track 'Seconds' by 'Talk Less, Say More' used in the promotional video. + A series of hi-res digital images used in the campaign. Thank you for your support!
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December 2013
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Full Set Reward

Currency Conversion $31 USD
£25 GBP
An A5 book detailing the story of W. T. Author with stunning photography, again signed by the team. + An individually numbered A5 silk screen print (in Red) created to commemorate the launch of 'No. 1905' signed by the team. + A link to download the full version of the track 'Seconds' by 'Talk Less, Say More' used in the promotional video. + A series of hi-res digital images used in the campaign. Thank you for your support!
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December 2013
0 claimed

Blue - Early Backer Reward

Currency Conversion $373 USD
£300 GBP
'No. 1905' wristwatch with blue dial and Swiss made movement. A polished stainless steel finish with sapphire-coated lens and signature red anodised crown. Individually numbered screw down enamel case back (limited to 125 units), completed with a brown hand-made leather strap. Each £300+ pledge will also receive the *FULL SET REWARD* priced at £25 (limited edition A5 silk screen print in cyan). Thank you for your support!
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December 2013
3 out of 25 of claimed

Cream - Early Backer Reward

Currency Conversion $373 USD
£300 GBP
'No. 1905' wristwatch with cream dial and Swiss made movement. A polished stainless steel finish with sapphire-coated lens and signature red anodised crown. Individually numbered screw down enamel case back (limited to 125 units), completed with a dark tan hand-made leather strap. Each £300+ pledge will also receive the *FULL SET REWARD* priced at £25 (limited edition A5 silk screen print in yellow). Thank you for your support!
Estimated Shipping
December 2013
10 out of 25 of claimed

White - Early Backer Reward

Currency Conversion $373 USD
£300 GBP
'No. 1905' wristwatch with white dial and Swiss made movement. A polished stainless steel finish with sapphire-coated lens and signature red anodised crown. Individually numbered screw down enamel case back (limited to 125 units), completed with a brown hand-made leather strap. Each £300+ pledge will also receive the *FULL SET REWARD* priced at £25 (limited edition A5 silk screen print in magenta). Thank you for your support!
Estimated Shipping
December 2013
5 out of 25 of claimed

Black - Early Backer Reward

Currency Conversion $373 USD
£300 GBP
'No. 1905' wristwatch with black dial and Swiss made movement. A polished stainless steel finish with sapphire-coated lens and signature red anodised crown. Individually numbered screw down enamel case back (limited to 125 units), completed with a black hand-made leather strap. Each £300+ pledge will also receive the *FULL SET REWARD* priced at £25 (limited edition A5 silk screen print in black). Thank you for your support!
Estimated Shipping
December 2013
2 out of 25 of claimed

Blue

Currency Conversion $435 USD
£350 GBP
(BLUE) 'No. 1905' wristwatch with blue dial and Swiss made movement. A polished stainless steel finish with sapphire-coated lens and signature red anodised crown. Individually numbered screw down enamel case back (limited to 125 units), completed with a brown hand-made leather strap. Each £300+ pledge will also receive the *FULL SET REWARD* priced at £25 (limited edition A5 silk screen print in cyan). Thank you for your support!
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December 2013
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Cream

Currency Conversion $435 USD
£350 GBP
'No. 1905' wristwatch with cream dial and Swiss made movement. A polished stainless steel finish with sapphire-coated lens and signature red anodised crown. Individually numbered screw down enamel case back (limited to 125 units), completed with a dark hand-made leather strap. Each £300+ pledge will also receive the *FULL SET REWARD* priced at £25 (limited edition A5 silk screen print in yellow). Thank you for your support!
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December 2013
1 out of 88 of claimed

White

Currency Conversion $435 USD
£350 GBP
'No. 1905' wristwatch with white dial and Swiss made movement. A polished stainless steel finish with sapphire-coated lens and signature red anodised crown. Individually numbered screw down enamel case back (limited to 125 units), completed with a brown hand-made leather strap. Each £300+ pledge will also receive the *FULL SET REWARD* priced at £25 (limited edition A5 silk screen print in magenta). Thank you for your support!
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December 2013
0 out of 88 of claimed

Black

Currency Conversion $435 USD
£350 GBP
'No. 1905' wristwatch with black dial and Swiss made movement. A polished stainless steel finish with sapphire-coated lens and signature red anodised crown. Individually numbered screw down enamel case back (limited to 125 units), completed with a black hand-made leather strap. Each £300+ pledge will also receive the *FULL SET REWARD* priced at £25 (limited edition A5 silk screen print in black). Thank you for your support!
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December 2013
0 out of 88 of claimed

White - No. 13 of 125

Currency Conversion $497 USD
£400 GBP
Launching 13/09/2013, the 13th 'No. 1905' watch with white dial and Swiss made movement (The 1st of 13 watches released over 13 years). A polished stainless steel finish with sapphire-coated lens and signature red anodised crown. Individually numbered screw down enamel case back (etched 13 / 125), completed with a brown hand-made leather strap. Each £300+ pledge will also receive the *FULL SET REWARD* priced at £25 (limited edition A5 silk screen print in magenta). Thank you for your support!
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December 2013
0 out of 1 of claimed
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Blue - No. 13 of 125

Currency Conversion $497 USD
£400 GBP
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December 2013
1 out of 1 of claimed
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Cream - No. 13 of 125

Currency Conversion $497 USD
£400 GBP
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December 2013
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Black - No. 13 of 125

Currency Conversion $497 USD
£400 GBP
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December 2013
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Black - No. 1 of 125

Currency Conversion $622 USD
£500 GBP
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December 2013
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Blue - No. 1 of 125

Currency Conversion $622 USD
£500 GBP
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December 2013
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Cream - No. 1 of 125

Currency Conversion $622 USD
£500 GBP
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White - No. 1 of 125

Currency Conversion $622 USD
£500 GBP
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