Oops I Did It Again: Make a Donation, Win a Jack Mason Strat-O-Timer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CduA0TULnow

But this time I brought friends!

My dear friend @valleykilmers sent me a watch for charitable raffle. You lucky dogs.

Calling all past bidders, the fourth ever WatchCrunch Charitable raffle begins now!

@AndreasEU @AshKetchup @audemarspjay @Aurelian @Basilicagirl @Bazzateer @cabarbhab @ChiefIlliniwek @Chubbs @DeeperBlue @demian @Doug88 @ensley @Fieldwalker @FlashF1R3 @Frijole @FutUhr_Zwo @gatorcris @GoodSpirit @Grannny @Half_Life @Herald85 @hubb77 @Ichibunz @jlavoie @kbeightyseven @Magstime @Mr.Dee.Bater @nickwt8 @Noseyparker1972 @RFIMike @Rocketfan @rowiphi @SpecKTator @TalkingDugong @tanookisuit_ty @TheKev @TimeIsOnMySide @TMBonine @Tyrone2714 @valleykilmers @vintagefan @weng_c @Commisar @Gardner @guyphil @Otis_Towns @Scipio_Watchricanus

In particular, special shout out to our three prior winners: @weng_c, @TimeIsOnMySide , @gatorcris, and @RFIMike. Hit them up if you need proof that I ship quickly 😉

The basic idea is you make a donation to a charity of your choice (501(c)(3)) and get entered to win my watch!

For your review, the watch that launched the microbrand flyer GMT revolution, the Jack Mason Strat-O-Timer in the limited edition (#52 of 100) "Joker".

With all due respect to the brilliant @TimeToDesign and his recent release of the Green Magnolia colorway, THIS is the best version of the Strato-O-Timer out there. Get a jump on purple being the color of 2024 and get your charitable raffle on today!

Specs, yo

Case Diameter: 40mm

Lug Width: 20mm

Lug to Lug: 47 mm

Depth Rating: 20ATM, 200m

Lume: Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9

Bezel: 48-Click, Sapphire with Lume

Caseback: Display with Sapphire

Crown: Screw-down

Crystal Type: Double-Domed, Boxed Sapphire

Material: 316L Stainless Steel

Thickness: 13mm (11.25mm excluding crystal)

Weight: 170g (including bracelet)

Movement: Miyota Caliber 9075 True GMT with Jump Hour

Accuracy: +/-5 seconds per day (regulated by Jack Mason)

Power Reserve: 42 Hours

I'm just going to quote myself from a #watchesinthewild when I borrowed this from @valleykilmers the first time around.

I've talked about this watch at length before but having it on wrist for two weeks has been eye opening.  I've never been the sort of person to pass this off as a GMT MAster II knock off but even now as I search for Rolex Batman on Google, this pops up in the Shopping tab as an alternative.

And yet, this feels all together different to me on wrist.

The GMT Master II, to me, is modern Rolex maximalism.  Everything is dialed up to 11, from the Super case to the deeply engraved ceramic bezel, to the cold blue lume.  It is a very good watch, no doubt, but it is a fundamentally modern one.

The Strat-o-Timer is vintage to the core with the cushion case, sloped green lume markers and the faded indigo and black bezel.  In many respects, I get a beautiful blend of vintage Seiko, Zodiac, and Longines from the dial and case combination with all of the creature comforts of modern watch making (on the fly adjustments, excellent winding feel, great on wrist balance, and no band stretch).  This is a great watch, maybe the best microbrand watch release of the past five years and blows away watches that are 3x the entry price (looking at you Seiko).

TLDR, this watch is sick and definitely don't just take my word for it.

From @RelativeTime

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpAUjQkAI8U

From @PeterKotsa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ku0e6_03QE

From @SocalWatchReviews

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIASqYBTg_A

From @RandomRob

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z48mOXJKbEw

And countless more. Just scroll through Youtube. The reviews are universally positive.

Why am I giving it away?

Technically, I'm not. @valleykilmers is.

But if you need any proof of how much I love this watch.

I'm in too baby.

So what do you need to do?

Make a $25+ donation to the charity of your choice between the day that this raffle starts and the day it ends (anonymized receipt posted in the chat) to enter for one chance to win.

Bonus points if you make a pitch as to why your charity RAWKS and I might throw in an additional donation to the winner.

Once we get all the names, I'll toss everyone into a random number generator and pop out the winner.

FAQ

What do you get? The watch comes with original packaging, box, papers, warranty card, manual, rubber strap, and a beautiful lilac strap from Delugs.... along with the warm and fuzzy feeling that you’ve made a difference in the world Also, depending on your jurisdiction, a charitable tax break.

Is this audited? Nah. You're just gonna have to take my word for that I run a fair lottery. Given that I don't stand to make any money on it, I think I'm pretty reliable.

Any charity? For US folks, call it any 501(c)(3) organization. For any non US organization, it will be the sole call of the operator of this charitable lottery (me).

And you'll ship anywhere? Anywhere I can, on me. North Korea, Iran, Russia are probably a no go. You know who you are.

Donations due by 12PM Pacific Time April 23rd, 2024. Raffle will be run at that time.