isotope Rider Special Offer!

I have shared some of the news about isotope and their new jumping hour watch over the past few months. 

Courtesy of isotope

A few days ago, one of the brand's co-founders reached out to me with a special offer for Tempus Fugit readers -

Pre-Order an isotope Rider watch using this code -

                            IRIDERJH

and receive a stainless steel bracelet as part of your order at NO EXTRA COST!  

This represents a $250 value (the cost of purchasing the bracelet option as part of a standard order).  

Here are the specifics of the watch:

Technical Specifications:
Case, Crown and Buckle: Stainless Steel 316L
 
Water Resistance:10ATM/100m
 
Dimensions
Length, including lugs: 47.7mm
Width: 46.8mm (without crown) / 47.4mm (with crown)
Height: 12,1mm (excluding crystal) / 
13,7mm (including domed crystal)
Domed AR Sapphire Crystal: ø37mm
Case Back AR Sapphire Crystal: ø24mm
Lugs width: 22mm
Buckle: Pin Buckle, 20mm

Movement
Swiss Automatic, self-winding, 
ETA 2824-2 with bespoke Isotope Jumping-Hour module
Functions: Mechanical, Hour positioned at 6 o’clock, central minutes 
and hacking seconds
Accuracy: +20”/-10” p/day
Jewels: 26
Frequency: 28800 A/h
Shock Protection: Incabloc
Power-Reserve: 38 hours

Here is a link to the isotope order page: 

                               isotope

When you get to the site, click on the red PRE-ORDER button, then be sure to use the special code to receive your bracelet upgrade:

                                         IRIDERJH


BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!  As you know, I do not accept advertising money at Tempus Fugit, but I do try to promote brands that are working to make a difference in the world.  And I am excited to tell you that isotope is doing just that!  For every watch that is pre-ordered using this code:

                                      IRIDERJH

isotope will donate 10% of the purchase price (pre-tax) to the Global Autism Project!

A bit about the Global Autism Project in their own words -

We promote the acceptance and integration of individuals with autism worldwide by training communities in culturally relevant, sustainable practices.

In the coming weeks and months I will be posting more about the Global Autism Project, sharing stories about their mission, as well as profiling some of their team members.  You can learn more about the Global Autism Project here -

                                       Global Autism Project

My understanding from isotope that this special offer is in effect from now until World Autism Awareness Day - April 2nd, 2018 or until stock runs out, whichever comes first.
   

Again - Tempus Fugit is NOT RECEIVING ANY money in exchange for helping to promote this purchase opportunity with isotope.  My sincere hope is that those that appreciate the watch and wish to get a special upgrade will appreciate the opportunity, and also help raise money and awareness for a very special organization working to help some very worthy people.

 

 

 

Something to be Envious of!

Sometimes something really cool comes along that as a watch fan pretty much knocks you on your backside.  It is unique, fun and so unexpected it hits you between the eyes like a two-by-for. 

Courtesy of Isotope

I have written before about the Isotope Rider, but I keep finding myself coming back to the website to see if there are any new updates.

Courtesy of Isotope

The watch itself is beautiful.  But I have to say that I am also taken by the whimsical nature of the color codes and the naming convention for the different models.  The Rider model you are looking at is called the Envy Green.  It is the perfect melding between color (a big plus for me) and subtle elegance.

Whereas some new, micro brands will go cheap and cheerful (and there is nothing wrong with that), to create a fun product at a bargain price, the Isotope is clearly a labor of love.  A watch that has been dreamt up by someone who has a very, very clear vision about what he wants in a watch, and he is clearly unwilling to compromise on the quality of the product.

Courtesy of Isotope

This is clear from the dial color code, to the jumping hour function, to the case design with the flush fitting crown... all the way to the watch strap -

Courtesy of Isotope

black or brown on the outside, orange leather on the inside.  And you'll notice that there is a quick release spring bar so that you can change your straps easily.  

In other words, a lot of attention has been paid to the little things that pretty much any watch fan has wished for at one time or another.

Courtesy of Isotope

So stay tuned, we'll be covering this one closely!