A prototype is a preliminary model of something. Projects that offer physical products need to show backers documentation of a working prototype. This gallery features photos, videos, and other visual documentation that will give backers a sense of what’s been accomplished so far and what’s left to do. Though the development process can vary for each project, these are the stages we typically see:

What does REBOOT mean to us? In the scope of this project, and the nature of our business, the word REBOOT carries multiple meanings.



REBOOT: To take something old and make it new again. To breath new life into something that is under-utilized or even forgotten. It's exploring material choices to seek-out resources that can be upcycled into something much more useful than their present condition.



REBOOT: To revive or start over... we all know this particular definition, but to our company it's a new beginning. It's a chance to take our company in a new direction, following our passion for design into new areas of interest which will propel us into the future! (and we're really excited about our future!)



REBOOT: A new wristwatch made from upcycled materials. When we say upcycled, we mean it... the Stainless Steel and Bronze used to manufacture the cases will be sourced from certified recyclers. The brand new Seiko movement, crystal and gasket will be harvested from a commonly available model in the Seiko 5 line. 100% of the leather we use in our straps is upcycled from vintage jackets and upholstered furniture.

The three Kickstarter Edition REBOOT Wristwatches

We believe that a wristwatch is much more than just a timepiece... it's also a conversation piece, and this wristwatch has an interesting story to tell. It's origins start in the design studio of our company that has built a limited edition watch in the past, but it is not our main line of business. We do, however, have a solid history of bringing products to the marketplace and would like to expand our core manufacturing capabilities to include watch design and manufacturing.

The REBOOT WRISTWATCH is machined from SOLID 316 Stainless Steel or Silicon Bronze.

The REBOOT WRISTWATCH starts out life as a Seiko 809, but we're going to take it up a notch or two... sort of like a Seiko 5 on steroids. There is an entire sub-community of folks that collect and modify both vintage and modern Seiko wristwatches, but they rarely, if ever, endeavor to manufacture entirely new watch cases. As a part of our ongoing production plans, we will most likely offer the REBOOT WRISTWATCH case as a product for the Seiko modding community .

Solid Billets of 316 Stainless Steel and Silicon Bronze are transformed into a jewelry quality timepiece, with a great story to tell!

These Seiko movements are little mechanical marvels... they are self-winding and never need a battery. They have a history of being incredibly tough and durable. Watch repairmen all over the world can service them if there is ever the need. A well maintained Seiko watch movement can last a lifetime!

The Seiko 7S26 movement is a robust and reliable movement and is one of the most popular automatic movements in the Seiko line. Introduced in 1996, this little work horse is the powerful engine running in the background of millions of watches worldwide.

We're taking the Automatic Movement, Hands, Dial Face, Crystal and Gasket and installing them in the brand new case that we're manufacturing in our production facility from upcycled 316L Stainless Steel and luxurious Silicon Bronze.

The REBOOT WRISTWATCH has a retro look with modern appointments. It's Steampunk meets Modern Classic. You'll have the choice of several Dial colors and a multitude of Strap choices.

The REBOOT WATCH has a mechanical, industrial look. It's 40mm in diameter, not including the water resistant winding crown. 40mm isn't huge, and it sure isn't small, so it will wear well on nearly everybody. The strap lugs accommodate a 20mm strap, but if you prefer a wider or narrower strap, don't worry... We will have interchangeable lugs available soon that will accommodate straps from 18mm to 26mm, so you can change to nearly any size of modern strap. Changing the lugs will be something you can do at home using a single tool, which will be included in the lug kit when it becomes available.

You will have your choice of dial colors for your REBOOT wristwatch. Choose from Blue, Green, Cream or Black

The Kickstarter Edition Caseback. All models feature a hand polished and machine engraved solid 316L Stainless Steel caseback.

The REBOOT WATCH will utilize the stock Hardlex crystal which comes from the donor watch, but one of our stretch goals will unlock a sapphire crystal option for even better scratch resistance.

Our company president is a hand engraver and member of the Firearm Engravers Guild of America. He will be hand engraving an extremely limited edition of ten Bronze REBOOT WATCHES with a special pattern that will only be available to the first ten supporters who choose this option. Hand Engraved wristwatches frequently become family heirlooms, and this one will be no different. Hand Engraving is usually prohibitively expensive for most people, but as a thank you for supporting our company reboot, the lucky supporters that choose this option will receive their watch for a fraction of the normal price of an engraved watch. You may never have a chance to own a solid bronze, Hand Engraved watch for so little money ever again. Yes, we will do more limited editions in the future, but not with this exact pattern, and most certainly not at this price.



The Hand Engraved Bronze Edition will come to you with a premium strap, an anti-reflective coated DOMED magnifying sapphire crystal and a fantastic hand made watch box for storage, as well as a certificate of authenticity documenting the edition number.

While many modern wristwatches feature luxurious Italian Leather straps hand crafted in the far east, our straps tell a different story... the story of a life already lived, and new beginnings.

Vintage leather jackets, ready to begin their new mission as REBOOT watch straps

Our leather is gathered from vintage motorcycle jackets and other high quality leather goods. Each strap will have a tale to tell and, whenever possible, we'll have photos of the items from which the leather has been sourced. Some of the leather is in pristine like-new condition, other examples are more road worn and wonderfully distressed. You will get to pick the version which suits you best. There will be a wide range of color choices as well. Heck, if you're hard to fit with a really large, or really small wrist, we'll be able to handle that as well, because each strap will be custom made to suit your needs, in the material of your choice.

REBOOT watch straps in various stages of completion

A little more about that strap... It's double padded, and they are cut to size using our ISO9001 CNC laser cutter for a precise fit. The straps are then stitched by hand using the highest grade of waxed thread on the market. The last step in the strap process is to apply Italian leather edge treatment for a beautifully finished look. Most of the leather is garment or upholstery leather, so it's buttery smooth and glove-soft. If you love the idea of our strap manufacturing, you can go right ahead and order several, in the sizes to fit your other watches. We'll custom make what you need, even odd and hard to source sizes, even if it won't fit the REBOOT WRISTWATCH.



Here is a video where we shower the laser cutter in action, excerpts of this will be featured on our "The Making of the REBOOT Wristwatch" video.

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We're not watch manufacturing experts yet, but we're getting there. We do have some successes that we can boast about. We've brought two editions to the market so far, and both have been reliable timepieces that the owners are proud to wear. The REBOOT WATCH will be the most ambitious project we have taken on in the field of watchmaking, but it's a fraction of the size of many projects we have manufactured for other industries.

The ZNA watch, manufactured in limited numbers in early 2016. This watch featured a Swiss Made ETA 2892-A2 movement with an American Alligator Strap.

The Gentlemen's Wrist Watch was manufactured in late 2016 and produced in limited numbers. Features a Swiss ETA Quartz Movement on a Alligator grained leather strap.

As a supporter, you're welcome to donate any amount you can afford, and we really mean it when we say every donation helps... even a dollar or two! Every donation that comes in, irrespective of award tiers, will be mentioned on our website on the Wall Of Supporters page!

Pledge $10.00 or more... "The making of REBOOT" Video

Everybody loves the "How It's Made" television programs, and we're going to create a comprehensive video of the REBOOT WRISTWATCH and STRAPS being made. We will follow each process from start to finish right in our production facility. You'll get to see the wristwatch as it goes from raw material right on through to assembly, testing and packaging. This will be about a 30 minute video with voiceover explaining the process. It's fun and entertaining, and will be delivered digitally.

INCLUDES:

• "The Making of Reboot" Video

DIGITAL DELIVERY: Late November

Pledge $25.00 or more... Upcycled Leather Watch Strap (Early Bird)

Put a new strap on your tired old watch. You will receive a watch strap made of Upcycled Leather for 50% off our regular retail price. When the campaign ends you'll have a choice of strap sizes and colors. Each strap will be custom created for you!

INCLUDES:

• Upcycled Leather Strap - Choice of color and size

• Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold Plated or Rose Gold Plated buckle

• One pair of Swiss made Spring Bars

• A Significant discount off the retail price of $50.00

EARLY BIRD PRICE LIMITED TO 20 BACKERS

DELIVERY: NOVEMBER 2017

Pledge $285.00 or more... SS REBOOT Wristwatch (Early Bird)



You will receive one Stainless Steel REBOOT Wristwatch in your choice of Polished or Satin Media Blasted finish.

INCLUDES:

• Stainless Steel REBOOT Wristwatch

• Upcycled Strap (choice of color) with matching buckle

• Your choice of dial color: Black, Green, Cream or Blue

• A Significant discount off the retail price of $550.00

• "The Making of Reboot" Video

DELIVERY: Mid to Late November 2017

EARLY BIRD PRICE LIMITED TO 20 BACKERS



Pledge $315.00 or more... Bronze REBOOT Wristwatch (Early Bird)

You will receive one Bronze REBOOT Wristwatch in your choice of Polished or Satin Media Blasted finish.

INCLUDES:

• Bronze REBOOT Wristwatch

• Upcycled Strap (choice of color) with matching buckle

• Your choice of dial color: Black, Green, Cream or Blue

• A Significant discount off the retail price of $625.00

• "The Making of Reboot" Video

DELIVERY: Mid to Late November 2017

EARLY BIRD PRICE LIMITED TO 20 BACKERS

Pledge $595.00 or more... Two watches, One of each material (Early Bird)

You will receive Two REBOOT Wristwatches, one of each material plus straps and buckles.

INCLUDES:

• Stainless Steel REBOOT Wristwatch in your choice of finish

• Bronze REBOOT Wristwatch

• Two Upcycled Straps (choice of color) with matching buckles

• Your choice of dial color: Black, Green, Cream or Blue

• A Significant discount off the retail price of $1175.00

• "The Making of Reboot" Video

DELIVERY: Mid to Late November 2017

EARLY BIRD PRICE LIMITED TO 10 BACKERS

Pledge $990.00 or more... Hand Engraved Bronze Limited Edition

A spectacular timepiece, hand engraved by a member of the Firearm Engravers Guild of America. Imagine having a Hand Engraved heirloom quality timepiece to pass on for generations. Hand Engraved watches are highly sought-after and collectible and this is an unprecedented value. This reward option is extremely limited.

INCLUDES:

• Hand Engraved Bronze REBOOT Wristwatch

• Premium Leather Strap in your choice of color

• Your choice of dial color: Black, Green, Cream or Blue

• Rose Gold Plated buckle to compliment the watch.

• Beautiful hand made antique oak watch box

• Certificate of Authenticity with watch edition number

• A Significant discount off the retail price of $1895.00

• "The Making of Reboot" Video

DELIVERY: Mid to Late November 2017

EDITION IS LIMITED TO 10 BACKERS

Pledge $2000.00 or more... The VIP Watch Building Experience



Spend a day at our facility where you will have a really fun and educational time!



You'll fly into the Rochester, NY international airport (airfare not included) and you'll be picked up by our favorite UBER driver in a gorgeous black on black Mercedes Benz... Dan, your driver, will entertain you with a guided tour of the sights of Rochester (all three of them) as you make your way through the rolling countryside of western NY out to the quaint little canal-town of Spencerport.



Upon your arrival, you'll get a tour of the Gumption Depot facility (it's not huge, but it's fun). Then we'll get to work on your very own custom made watch. Yes... you're going to make a watch. Don't panic, we're going to help so you know it is built correctly.

The lucky recipient of this package will get to participate in the assembly of their very own custom made REBOOT wristwatch. You'll select everything... the hands, dial face, strap material... the whole shebang! With our instruction and assistance, if you want it, you're going to put it all together! You will also be able to select from a few different engraving patterns, and you can witness the watch being engraved. We will top it all off with a custom back engraving that clearly states "Custom Assembled By "Your Name"!

You'll see CNC machines in operation, up close (don't worry, it's safe) and you'll see the laser cutting leather... everything it takes to make one of these watches, right here in America.

When you get hungry, we're going to take a little walk over to The Bad Apples Bistro for a nice Filet Mignon, or something less meat oriented if you don't appreciate that sort of thing... and we'll have fun sharing stories about how all this came to be. Of course, we'll video tape the whole day as well, and set you up with a nicely edited video diary of your day that shows you working on your watch, pushing buttons on big machines and finally, your finished watch.

We'll hate to see you go, but there's a flight out that needs to happen, and with tears in our eyes, we'll bid you and your new watch goodbye, as Dan drives you back to the beautiful Rochester International Airport for your return flight home... and you get to show the fine folks at TSA the watch you made just before they invade your privacy, rob you of all dignity, and violate your fourth amendment rights... ALL IN A SINGLE DAY! (or two if flights don't cooperate)



INCLUDES:

• Luxury Transportation from the airport to Spencerport

• ONE OF A KIND REBOOT Wristwatch, assembled by YOU!

• Premium Leather Strap in your choice of color

• Your choice of dial color: Black, Green, Cream or Blue

• Custom Engraving

• A Fantastic Hand Made Watch Box

• Lunch... or dinner... or both depending on the schedule for the day (we'll take care of you)

• Memories that will last a lifetime

• A video diary of your day as a watchmaker, just in case those memories don't actually last a lifetime.

• Our Gratitude, and plenty of it!



MUST BE REDEEMED AT A MUTUALLY CONVENIENT TIME

LIMITED TO 2 BACKERS

When the campaign ends, we will send out supporter surveys so you can handle the little bits of business required, such as selecting colors for the dial face and strap materials. You will also be able to select add-ons if we are lucky enough to unlock any stretch goal rewards. Once everything is settled up we will get everything into the manufacturing queue. We're looking quite good for a late-November shipping date for everything that we plan on making. If we go long on supporters, the later tiers will be scheduled for later delivery, but you'll know what your delivery month is when you pledge your support, so there shouldn't be any surprises.

We ship a lot of products every day, and we use the US Postal Service for all of our shipments. Our shop is in a small town in Western New York, and the post office is right up the street from us. It's cost-effective and reliable.

Remember: Kick Starter is an all or nothing proposition, so we have set the goal at the minimum funding it will take to get this project into production. We do not have to outsource the machining operations and assembly, we're really only asking for help with raw materials and component parts such as watch movements.

We would really appreciate your support, and want you to know how excited we are to be able to produce this for you! We can also use as much help as possible spreading the word, so even if you cannot financially support what we're doing here, it would be great if you could share this in your own social media accounts. Spreading the word is as good as spreading the love!

We're really trying to make meaningful products in the USA that tell an interesting story, and we would love to have you become a part of that story. You are every bit as important in this project as we are!



If you would like to know more about the creator of this product and company, click on this handy little link to visit my bio page.

UNLOCKED: GOAL ONE! If you want to add a Sapphire Crystal to your REBOOT Wristwatch, please add $30.00 to your existing pledge!



