Keeper of Time
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A feature length documentary film that explores the history of horology, mechanical watchmaking and the very concept of time itself.
Backers: 667
Average Pledge Per Backer: $173
Funded: $115,626 of $100,000
Dates: Oct 1st -> Nov 5th (36 days)
Project By: Michael Culyba
Backers: 667
Average Pledge Per Backer: $173
Funded: $115,626 of $100,000
Dates: Oct 1st -> Nov 5th (36 days)
Project By: Michael Culyba
$115,626
current pledge level
Last Updated: November 5 @ 10:01 -0500 GMT
115%
of goal
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Latest News
Last Few Hours! 
November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, We're in the last 12 hours of the campaign! We're beyond thrilled to have reached this point and know that we can go even farther! As much as we have a fantastic time showing what goes into watchmaking and timepieces, we’re deeply... (Read More)
112% FUNDED! LESS THAN 22 HOURS TO GO!!! Tudor Submariner
November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers, I hope all of you are well rested after getting an extra hour of sleep last night (or if you're like me, your young children just ended up waking you an hour earlier). With less than 22 hours to go in our Kickstarter campaign we are... (Read More)
111% FUNDED!! Daylight Saving Time Ends
November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers! Thank you! By getting the word out and picking up some more rewards as holiday gifts we are now 111% funded! I'd like to welcome our new backers and thank you all for your ongoing support. With only 43 hours to go in the campaign... (Read More)
109% FUNDED!! Ben Clymer's Universal Genève Cairelli Split-Second Chronograph
November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers! We're now 109% funded! You keep spreading the word and our successful campaign keeps rolling! Thank you – all 568 of you! Wouldn't it be great to hit 110% by the end of the day? With Christmas and Hanukkah just around the corner,... (Read More)
108% FUNDED!! WatchTime Magazine
November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers! We are now 108% funded! A big thank you to all 548 of you (wow!) for backing our film and continuing to spread the word about our Kickstarter beyond our initial goal! Again, the additional funds will be used to improve the production... (Read More)
105%!!! Shortt Clock
October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers! We're now at 105%!! Thank you for keeping the momentum going! The funds raised beyond our initial goal will allow us to film even more craftspeople, artisans, thinkers, and scientists. Speaking of scientists, here's a video of Dr.... (Read More)
WE MADE IT!! WE'RE 104% FUNDED!!
October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers!! We hit our goal!!Thank you to all 517 of you for your generous support! We're beyond thrilled and excited to have hit our mark with 5 days still remaining!!! It's certainly a relief and we're beyond grateful, but we're going to... (Read More)
6 DAYS LEFT!! • Ben Clymer's Jaeger-LeCoultre REVERSO
October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, We're officially in our final week and creeping up on 83% of our goal! Keep on spreading the word and sharing the Kickstarter! On today's update I'd like to share some footage of Ben Clymer (Founder/CEO HODINKEE) showing us a cool... (Read More)
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN... 7 DAYS TO GO!
October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, The last 28 days has been an exciting and humbling experience. Because of your shared desire to see Keeper of Time made and your generous backing of the Kickstarter we're 82% funded. It's been quite a success thus far and I thank... (Read More)
Jay Griffiths and a Sideways Look at Time
October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, As we head into the weekend, we're hovering near 82% and hope to reach 90% by the weekend is out. If you haven't reached out to family and friends, now is the time. Jay GriffithsWe're excited to announce that critically acclaimed author... (Read More)
CHRONOMETRE A RESONANCE
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers, We’re just over three-quarters of the way through our campaign and we have raised 81% of our goal! That’s just over $81,000 raised thanks to you! The campaign has been going amazing so far, but with only 10 days left we still have... (Read More)
Kickstarter Live Video Now on Vimeo!
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers, Kickstarter only keeps Kickstarter Live videos up for 48-hrs after the initial broadcast. However, we have posted the video in its entirety on Vimeo! Here's the link: https://kck.st/2NgGxYJ Enjoy! Please share and keep spreading... (Read More)
The National Watch and Clock Museum + RGM Watch Co.
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, With 12 days to go, we just hit 81%! Can we get to 90% in the next few days? Let's try! In the meantime, if you missed our amazing Kickstarter Live at the National Watch and Clock Museum, you can still view it by visiting our... (Read More)
Gary Shteyngart + Kickstarter Live
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, As we head into the last two weeks of our campaign, we’re over 75% funded. But we’re not resting on our laurels -- not when we have so many exciting things upcoming! Gary Shteyngart One of the upcoming interviews for Keeper of Time... (Read More)
Upcoming Kickstarter Live + New Rewards!
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We're past the halfway mark with over 70%! Time to celebrate! Kickstarter Live!Join director Michael Culyba for a “Kickstarter Live” Broadcast from the National Watch and Clock Museum in Columbia, Pa., on Monday, Oct. 22nd from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00... (Read More)
A Couple of Chronographs...
October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers! Thank you for spreading the word about Keeper of Time and the Kickstarter campaign! We're so close to hitting the half-way mark! Keep sharing and spreading the news! I wanted to share another video clip with you all. We filmed watch... (Read More)
Calling the U.S. Naval Observatory Master Clock...
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers!Maybe you knew that the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, DC houses the atomic clocks that generate the time for accurate GPS navigation (or maybe you didn't), but did you know that you can still call the U.S. Naval Observatory's... (Read More)
Paramount Building Clocktower
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, Thank you so much for your support! We're a week and half into our campaign and are exhilarated by the outpouring of pledges from family, friends, colleagues, and the watch & clock community. We have raised 47% of our $100,000 goal!... (Read More)
Amazing First Week!
October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, Last Monday evening I officially announced the Kickstarter campaign by screening the Keeper of Time trailer at The Horological Society of New York's monthly meeting (A big thank you to HSNY President Nicholas Manousos for making this... (Read More)
CORRECTION: PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK
October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Sorry backers! Please share this link rather than one provided in the previous update you just received. https://kck.st/2NgGxYJ That other project is already funded😬 Thanks for your ongoing support! KEEPER OF TIME TEAM (Read More)
Week One Update
October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, Thank you so much for such a phenomenal start to our campaign! In less than a week, we've raised 40% of our $100,000 goal! On Tuesday I finally had the pleasure of meeting Brittany Nicole Cox in person. She is an Antiquarian... (Read More)
The First Day
October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, We just wanted to say thanks for backing KEEPER OF TIME. It really means a lot! You helped us raise 28% (!!!) in little over 24 hours! Check out the following fantastic coverage as we begin our campaign: Hodinkee: Recommended Reading... (Read More)
October 2nd - via: usa.watchpro.com
A crowdfunding campaign has launched on Kickstarter to raise money for a feature-length documentary into the history of horology.
Organisers behind the campaign are hoping it will raise $100,000 in 35 days for the film by Michael Culyba. (Read More)
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