KICKSTARTER PROJECT

  • We started Bower Watches as a passion project, designing a watch just for us.

    When we learned people around us wanted one as well, we needed a way to minimise risk and confirm enough people want it, before diving in head first.

    We realised Kickstarter is the perfect platform to allow us to test the waters, before placing a big order with our manufacturer.

    We’ve worked hard to ensure we’re ready on all fronts. If you love what you see, or know someone that might, please back us on Kickstarter.

    Backers will only be charged if we achieve our funding goal, which means every backer is directly helping to make the Tide Seeker a reality!

  • If our Kickstarter project does not reach its funding goal by the deadline, then unfortunately your reward will be cancelled, which means you won't receive the Tide Seeker and you won't be charged.

    If you've already backed us, we thank you greatly for your support! To ensure our Kickstarter project is successful and you receive your reward, we'd really appreciate it if you could share this Kickstarter project on your socials, and with any family and friends who might be interested.

  • We're targeting to start delivering rewards in March 2025.

    While we do not expect this deadline to move, it is possible that the estimated delivery month may shift. If at any time you would like an update, please check the Updates section of our Kickstarter, or email admin@bower-watches.com. 

  • While we do not anticipate production delays. In the unlikely event there is one, we will remain reachable and will provide regular, timely updates after the Kickstarter project finishes, so that the status of your reward is clear.

  • To pledge to our Kickstarter project you can use a debit or credit card associated with Visa, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, UnionPay, or American Express.

    Remember you will only be charged if our project reaches its Kickstarter funding goal by the deadline. If our Kickstarter project doesn’t reach its goal, you will not be charged.

  • We can confirm there will be a restock after the Kickstarter project is successful.. The restocked watches will be at full retail price, so get your Kickstarter reward now!

    We'll share further details once the Kickstarter project is successful.

  • While our Kickstarter project is still live you can cancel your pledge by visiting the project page and clicking the Manage your pledge button on the right-hand side. From there, click Cancel Pledge next to the Change your pledge link.

    See here for more details.

  • We work with a world class manufacturing partner in China. Featuring industry leading facilities, their team of expert watchmakers uphold rigorous quality control standards throughout the production process.

    Our watches are designed in Sydney, Australia.

  • We have a strong relationship with our world class manufacturing partner, collaborating with them from the beginning to delivery a quality timepiece to your writs.

    We have implemented a multi-stage quality assurance process, and personally check each and every watch prior to delivery.

Product

  • Find a website that shows the tide level for the body of water you wish to track. If you're in Australia, you can go to the tide forecast page on the Bower Watches website.

    Once you know the current tide, enable tide setting mode on the Tide Seeker by using a toothpick or something similar to press the recessed pusher that's located at the 2 o'clock position for 3 seconds.

    From here you can easily set the tide hand to match the current tide level, by holding down the recessed pusher, or incrementing it with a quick push.

  • The Bower Tide Seeker tracks semidiurnal tides which cover about 75% of the world's coastlines. There are two low and high tides a day, with high tide occurring every 12 hours and 25 minutes.

    Diurnal tides on the other hand, feature one low and high tide a day, and occur along 25% of the world's coastlines.

    If you're not sure whether the tide you want to track is semidiurnal or diurnal, you can check on this website, https://beltoforion.de/en/tides/tidal_cycles.php.

  • Our goal was to ensure the dial and hands are in harmony, working together to tell the tide and time in a whimsical, yet practical way.

    For example, you'll notice the minute hand has a cut out which serves two purposes, firstly to allow the hour hand to perfectly align with it as it's passing underneath, and secondly to frame each hour indices as the minute hand passes over the top.

    Additionally, the precisely imprecise hour and minute hands are intentionally rounded at their tip to reduce focus on the exact time. Contrasting this, we love the idea a precise and prominent centre hand tracks something as chaotic as the ebb and flow of the tide.

  • Crafted from solid 316L stainless steel for incredible corrosion resistance, and finely brushed on all surfaces for a refined and practical tool watch finish.

  • To maximise everyday wearability and comfort, we chose classic dimensions and proportions, with a case that's 39mm is diameter, 10mm thin, 45mm lug-to-lug and 20mm lug width.

  • We designed the watch for wrists of all sizes. We have happy customers with wrists as small as 5.7in (14.5cm), to as big as 8.4in (21.5cm).

    Please check our Kickstarter project to see the watch on different sized wrists.

  • Incredibly scratch resistant sapphire crystal with a box profile and inner anti-reflective coating for optimum visibility in all conditions.

    We put the anti-reflective coating on the inside of the sapphire crystal, so that the coating doesn't get damaged and deteriorate over time.

  • All the five minute, hour and 12 / 3 / 6 / 9 indices are crafted using 0.5mm thick, cyan blue Swiss Super-Luminova lume.

    This type of lume can be charged by natural or artificial light sources. Given its thickness, it's incredibly bright and long lasting, with the added bonus of casting a shadow on the watch dial when light hits it in just the right way.

  • Water resistant to 10 ATM (100m / 330ft), featuring a flush mounted tide hand pusher for extra durability.

  • We chose a push-pull crown because it's a simpler mechanism that's more robust over time. We designed the crown to be discreet, and integrated closely with the watch case to minimise risk of accidental opening.

    It's a misconception that screw down crowns are more water resistant. Their main benefit is reducing the risk of the crown opening whilst under water. However over time, they generally require more maintenance as they can become threaded, less reliable and can even damage the watch movement if screwed down too tight.

  • Precise to -0.33 / +0.67 seconds per day. This means the watch will not lose or gain more than this time on any given day when used in normal conditions.

  • Total power reserve is up to 5 years. Once the power reserve is depleted, it can be replenished by installing a new No. 395 battery.

  • We are including a handmade genuine black leather strap, paired with durable stainless steel quick release spring bars and buckle. 

  • Designed to be an absolute strap monster, featuring a 20mm lug width. We optimised the lug hole placement so you can easily swap in your favourite straps, no matter how thick or thin they are.

  • For your peace of mind, we are offering a 1 year international warranty that covers manufacturing defects for the Bower Tide Seeker watch. Normal wear and tear, or damage caused by misuse and accidents is not covered.

    No warranty will be provided for add-ons (e.g. t-shirts, hats, totes etc).

  • Every watch will be packaged in a premium box that will include a warranty card and user manual.

DELIVERY & RETURNS

  • We're offering free delivery worldwide for backers of our Kickstarter project.

  • For our Kickstarter project we will deliver worldwide, with the exception of: Argentina, Belarus, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Myanmar/Burma, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.

    Please note that Kickstarter backers are responsible for duties, fees and taxes applicable in each region.

  • For our Kickstarter project, outside of our warranty policy, we will not accept returns or exchanges for change-of-mind. Kickstarter add-ons (e.g. t-shirts, hats, totes etc), can not be returned or exchanged.