Exciton II Watch by J&G
It’s finally here, the Exciton II Watch by J&G! This watch is from a Kickstarter project I backed in July 2021. J&G is a collaboration between a scientist, James, and a YouTube watch reviewer, Gary from I Like Watches.
This is the second version of an initial run of 100 Exciton watches. Full details & specs can be found on Kickstarter.
Now that I finally have it in hand, it’s exceeded my expectations and well worth the wait, 9 months worth…
This was the first Kickstarter project I backed and may not be the last.
Have you backed any Kickstarter projects? How did it turn out? Any current Kickstarter projects you’re looking at?
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Frank
"I didn’t know enough to know just how little I really knew...", James Stacey
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Not a fan of KS.
I'm old school and like to buy watches that already exist.
Not a fan of KS.
I'm old school and like to buy watches that already exist.
Good point! I would typically agree with you. In this case, there was already a run of 100 Exciton watches J&G made that sold out by viewers of Gary's Youtube channel. This success prompted them to make a Exciton II and launch it on Kickstarter. Thus, I felt reassured what this watch would be like and how successful it would be on Kickstarter.
Good point! I would typically agree with you. In this case, there was already a run of 100 Exciton watches J&G made that sold out by viewers of Gary's Youtube channel. This success prompted them to make a Exciton II and launch it on Kickstarter. Thus, I felt reassured what this watch would be like and how successful it would be on Kickstarter.
To each his own and enjoy your watch.
But a watch created by a "scientist" and a YT dude isn't on my search list. Too many KS projects are started by a couple of guys who fancy themselves as horological trendsetters, have a few bucks of their own, and appeal to (or try to ) newer watch enthusiasts. Seldom have I seen a KS offering that isn't already available, and usually better.
Case in point.
This watch desperately needs a chapter ring showing the minutes. Showing the minutes only on the bezel makes it look incomplete and like a collaboration between a scientist and a YT reviewer.
But again- Chacon a son gout.
To each his own and enjoy your watch.
But a watch created by a "scientist" and a YT dude isn't on my search list. Too many KS projects are started by a couple of guys who fancy themselves as horological trendsetters, have a few bucks of their own, and appeal to (or try to ) newer watch enthusiasts. Seldom have I seen a KS offering that isn't already available, and usually better.
Case in point.
This watch desperately needs a chapter ring showing the minutes. Showing the minutes only on the bezel makes it look incomplete and like a collaboration between a scientist and a YT reviewer.
But again- Chacon a son gout.
^This. I enjoy Gary’s videos and I generally liked the design of the Exciton II, but the missing minute indicators on the dial are a ‘no’ for me.