Start spreading the news – Rebel Time from Brooklyn, New York.

Rebel Time from Brooklyn, New York are bringing out new models soon, a diver with an automatic swiss movement, and I am pleased to be able to talk about it now.

I spoke to one of the founders of Rebel Time, Shneur Lakein, to put the story into perspective.

“My great grandfather was a watchmaker in Ukraine in the early 1900’s and he immigrated in 1913 and started Lakein’s jewellers. Our family has been in the jewelry business for over 100 years and we wanted to bring watchmaking back into family. We like the idea of bold designs and that translates into our style of watches.

We launched our first watches on Kickstarter in June and shipped in Nov”.

“The first models were a a classic chronograph in black or cream, and an Aviator Chronograph in black or silver, modern interpretation of the classic military field watch, and an Aviator Chronographs. Up to date fonts and finishes contrast with classic details to create a perfect mix of military style and fashion”.

Dimensions for both models:

Case Width: 44.0 mm
Case Width + Crown 48.0 mm
Case Thickness:12.48 mm

MOVEMENT:
Miyota 0S20 Chronograph

Crystal: Sapphire Crystal. Scratch-Resistant.

CASE BACK DETAILS:
Screwed down back
Laser engraved logo on brushed stainless steel.

10ATM/100Meters Water Resistant

All the models were greatly appreciated looking at feedback from the crowd funding websites, and you can still currently pick one up from their website at great prices, in the region of $249 (thats just over a months worth of “a morning Latte & Croissant”), and if you subscribe to their site there is an offer of 20% off ($49)

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I have the watch!!!!!! And it is absolutely gorgeous. Well worth the wait. Great work…..I can’t wait to wear it and brag about it. I look forward to future rebel projects. (KS)

So I’ve had the watch for about 3 weeks now and it’s really grown on me. It’s my everyday wear. The band has softened to a really nice feel. Super pleased!! (KS)

My watch came!! Looks great!!! Thanks!! (indegogo)

Collectors and enthusiasts themselves, Shneur and Reuven grew frustrated at the industry’s skyrocketing prices, and decided to take matters into their own hands by designing beautiful timepieces that bring value without the hefty price tag.

Starting from the ground up with hand drawn sketches and input from Swiss watch consultants, they were guided by classic design principles and an unwavering commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Fifteen months of hard work later they launched.

So what is next?

“We are currently working on our new model which is a modern diver powered by a swiss automatic movement. we are debating between the Eta 2824 or Sellita sw200. It will have 30atm depth rating, domed sapphire crystal, superluminova and vulconized rubber strap”.

So subscribe to the mailing list, and check out their sites, and if I get a sneak peek at the designs, I will run another piece.

website: http://www.rebeltime.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rebeltimebk

Instagram: https://instagram.com/rebeltimebk

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/rebeltimebk

with a LookBook coming soon.