Running it Back: Make a Donation to Charity, Win a Seiko SPB187 Marine Master 200!
Alright boys and girls, on the back of the entirely unexpected success of last month's charitable giving escapade, we've decided to run it back!
Thank you to all you lovely people who entered the raffle last time! Up for round 2?
The second ever WatchCrunch Charitable raffle begins now!
The basic idea is you make a donation to a charity of your choice (501(c)(3)) and get entered to win my watch!
And to whet the appetite, please see for your review, a modern classic, the Seiko SPB187 MarineMaster Reduced.
Specifications
Caliber Number: 6R35
Precision: +25 to -15 seconds per day (I get around minus 10 myself)
Power reserve: Approx. 70 hours
Jewels: 24
Case Material :Stainless steel with clear hardness coating
Case Size Thickness:12.5mm Diameter:42.0mm Lug-to-lug:48.8mm, Lug width of 20mm
Crystal : Sapphire with antireflective on the inside
Water Resistance: 200m ISO rated diver
Why should you want this watch?
As my dear friend @Fieldwalker says, this is as prototypical a diver as it gets.
The Marinemaster Reduced is Seiko diver DNA distilled, a harmonious blend of old school Seiko design, beefy diver specs, and a dash of flash to make it appropriate for office or adventure.
And they even cut the height from the big brother, so it wears absolutely brilliantly!
And don't take my word for it!
From Escapement and Watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpWlUm5Pgqs
From Mark Alamares
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u07zIG-f0YQ
From Just Watches
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI-ntQyVKRI
Why am I giving it away?
I am an incorrigible buyer of watches that I don't need, especially dive watches. This is yet another absolutely perfect diver with only one problem.
Take advantage of my self destructive consumptive habits!
So what do you need to do?
Make a $25+ donation to the charity of your choice (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 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 November 29th, 2023. Raffle will be run at that time.
By day, investor and father. By night, Seiko nut. #justgooutsideandtouchgrass
You sir, are a very generous man. The last time I went with Partners in Health, a great charity. This time I am going with another favorite of mine. The World Central Kitchen
You sir, are a very generous man. The last time I went with Partners in Health, a great charity. This time I am going with another favorite of mine. The World Central Kitchen
When I lived in DC, I volunteered at World Central Kitchen a couple of times. Very near and dear to my heart and I love what Jose Andres is doing there.
You're in (and currently at a 100% chance of winning)!
When I lived in DC, I volunteered at World Central Kitchen a couple of times. Very near and dear to my heart and I love what Jose Andres is doing there.
You're in (and currently at a 100% chance of winning)!
Stop the Vote! Close the post. His story and what they do is absolutely amazing.
Thanks for puting this on again.
Daily Bread food bank because I did all my high school community service hours there in the prep kitchen and my retired mum volunteers there every week.
Thanks for puting this on again.
Daily Bread food bank because I did all my high school community service hours there in the prep kitchen and my retired mum volunteers there every week.
Love a good food bank! I appreciate the efficiency and the efficacy with which they serve their communities. My long standing charitable obligations are almost all food banks.
You're in!
*puts on Eye of the Tiger for that can do attitude*
*type in some stuff*
This ok with you? This time I decided to go with Doctors Without Borders/Médicins San Frontièrers for those who needs medical help.
*puts on Eye of the Tiger for that can do attitude*
*type in some stuff*
This ok with you? This time I decided to go with Doctors Without Borders/Médicins San Frontièrers for those who needs medical help.
You're in and you're awesome!
Given everything in the world, Médecins Sans Frontières is absolutely an organization I've been supporting.
My Dad has been talking about volunteering there in retirement....which gives me some small heart palpitations but also makes me very proud.
Thanks for this!
My donation is to the NSPCC
For children suffering abuse,
Christmas can mean being trapped with their abusers and cut off from friends and support networks. They have no one to turn to.
Thanks for this!
My donation is to the NSPCC
For children suffering abuse,
Christmas can mean being trapped with their abusers and cut off from friends and support networks. They have no one to turn to.
Amazing! Is there a date signature on the donation page? Just confirming it was made today!
Amazing! Is there a date signature on the donation page? Just confirming it was made today!
PayPal receipt? Time and date at the top
I have my direct deposit to my wife’s account?! Is that considered charity? It’s my whole salary?!
😉
Does donating to Christina Aguilera count as a charity 😂
PayPal receipt? Time and date at the top
Good enough for me! You're in!
When my wife lived in London, we would host American style Thanksgiving with dinners with friends to benefit the NSPCC during the holidays.
Amazing cause.
Thank you!
@Edge168n this is a fantastic idea. Inspired by @frijole, I decided to donate to the SIMS Foundation. Similar to HAAM, this foundation is focused on provided mental health and substance abuse recovery services to musicians and their families. I played a virtual charity concert for them during 2020, and have loosely stayed connected to them since.
Double double for Austin musicians!!! Well done!!
Amazing! Do you have an email with a date on it? Just for verification!
I had to go to a computer to get my email client to show me the date 😅. My phone email clients simply said "today" hahaha.
I had to go to a computer to get my email client to show me the date 😅. My phone email clients simply said "today" hahaha.
Bam! You're in!
I'm so pleased with how this has all gone.
Bam! You're in!
I'm so pleased with how this has all gone.
It's such an awesome idea. I really appreciated your most recent post about it — mobilizing people towards generosity rather than scandal. Good good stuff.
This is a great iniative! Thank you for paying it forward. I donated to Rescue.org, which helps give resources to people in areas of the world in crisis struggling with access to basic necessities like food, water, and healthcare. Happy to make this donation!
This is a great iniative! Thank you for paying it forward. I donated to Rescue.org, which helps give resources to people in areas of the world in crisis struggling with access to basic necessities like food, water, and healthcare. Happy to make this donation!
IRC is always a fantastic way to help people who are desperately in need.
You're in!
Hello my wife and I recently donated to St Jude’s children research hospital. Thank you for doing this giveaway. It’s helping a lot of people out.
Hello my wife and I recently donated to St Jude’s children research hospital. Thank you for doing this giveaway. It’s helping a lot of people out.
You're in!
What a marvellous thing you are doing and what an amazing community to all get involved.
Crohn’s and Colitis is something that affect countless ppl and one that affects my family personally so always supportive of the work ppl do in the area of research and care.
Keep up the good work my friend.
What a marvellous thing you are doing and what an amazing community to all get involved.
Crohn’s and Colitis is something that affect countless ppl and one that affects my family personally so always supportive of the work ppl do in the area of research and care.
Keep up the good work my friend.
Great watch and better causes.
What a marvellous thing you are doing and what an amazing community to all get involved.
Crohn’s and Colitis is something that affect countless ppl and one that affects my family personally so always supportive of the work ppl do in the area of research and care.
Keep up the good work my friend.
You're in!
Great watch and better causes.
You're in!
JC what a great way to inspire charitable donations, thank you. I chose the Alzheimer's Association again this year with a tribute gift for my late mother who lost her life to this terrible disease.
JC what a great way to inspire charitable donations, thank you. I chose the Alzheimer's Association again this year with a tribute gift for my late mother who lost her life to this terrible disease.
Amazing! You're in!