"The Rum Runner".... a Timepiece by Border City Style

A project in Windsor, Canada by Jonathan Van Lare
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A watch that tells more than just the time...it tells a story, a Windsor Story.
Backers: 48
Average Pledge Per Backer: $229 CAD

Funded: $11,000 CAD of $5,000 CAD
Dates: Aug 28th -> Sep 27th (30 days)
Project By: Jonathan Van Lare
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Last Updated: September 27 @ 06:07 -0400 GMT

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Latest News

Tick Tock Tick Tock...

September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, there is still time to receive up to 40% off. Also, I am feeling so grateful for such amazing support that every backer who pledged (or will pledge today) for a Rum Runner receives the free upgrade to the 4 slot watch travel case.... (Read More)

I am live in 15min

September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Tune into AM800 at 8:35am (ET) today. Less then 48 hours remaining on our campaign so please pass the word around! Jonathan  (Read More)

Change of Plans - radio spot

September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Sorry everyone but the radio station made an error and just emailed me stating I will be on tomorrow at 8:35am and not today. My apologies.  (Read More)

Live tomorrow...tune in!

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We will be on the radio this time. Please listen in if you can!  (Read More)

3 days left!

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Wow. Time flies...get it...ok sorry, another bad joke. 3 days left. Next backer to push us over the $10,000 (Canadian) will receive a free upgrade on their travel case. Have a great Sunday, Jonathan  (Read More)

2nd design

September 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning everyone and HAPPY FRIDAY....I don’t know about you but I cannot wait to “unwind”...get it...unwind...sorry bad joke ;) I should have the renderings of our 2nd design very soon. I will make sure to share them with all of you for... (Read More)

1 more to go

September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
1 more to go and we hit our stretch goal! Thank you all. Have a great Thursday everyone. Jonathan  (Read More)

Home Stretch!

September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We are in the home stretch. A little over 7 days left on our first campaign. 37 watches backed with 3 more to go to hit our stretch goal. P.S. take a look at these great photos taken during the prohibition era! My wife just found these at a local... (Read More)

179

September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow. 179% funded so far with 9 days left! I am in awe of the support! Thank you all.  (Read More)

5 more to go...

September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all. We are getting closer to our stretch goal. 5 more pledges to go! Thank you all again. Side note: I just got word that I will be in an upcoming magazine! I’ll make that announcement soon. Have a great week! Jonathan Jonathan  (Read More)

Some details to look forward too...

September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We built a high quality timeless timepiece with a real Windsor and Detroit story behind it. Thank you all again for such amazing support. We cannot wait to get “The Rum Runner” on your wrist!  (Read More)

Strecth Goal Update

September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning everyone. Just a quick note to say we are half way there from hitting our stretch goal of an extra 20 watch pledges. Thank you all again for the support. 11 more days left on the campaign and 10 more watches to go! Have a great weekend,... (Read More)

What a great day!

September 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday was my first live appearance on television and it was an amazing experience. Was a little nervous though....could you tell :) I just wanted to say thank you to all my new and early backers for supporting our campaign. It’s still not over.... (Read More)

Detroit News Link

September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone. Please click the link to watch the live segment we were on today: https://www.clickondetroit.com/live-in-the-d/border-city-style-in-the-d?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar  (Read More)

REMINDER ALERT :)

September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
I am live in 1 hour! Link is: https://www.clickondetroit.com/live/watch-local-4-news-live  (Read More)

The order is in and now we need to stretch!

September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, now that we have hit our Kickstarter goal we have placed the order and production has begun! As well, we have created a new stretch goal since we have two more weeks left on the campaign! Thank you all again, Jonathan  (Read More)

We did it! Thank you!

September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all! I cannot thank you all enough for your support on this adventure. We have hit our Kickstarter goal!!!! But it’s still not over. We have over 2 weeks left on this month long campaign so there are more Rum Runners available! Please... (Read More)

Even closer!

September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Please see pic.  (Read More)

So close!

September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning all! We are so close to hitting our goal! 2 watches away! Thank you all again for the support! (Sorry for all the exclamation points but We are so excited!!! Ooops. Did it again ;) Jonathan  (Read More)

Giveaway!

September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for a great day on our campaign!  Please check out our instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/bordercitystyle/ for all details and Good Luck! Jonathan  (Read More)

we did it!

September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to all early backers who helped us achieve our 50% goal. Because of this, we want to upgrade your reward. Instead of a 2 watch travel case, you all get a free upgrade to a 4 watch travel case. Thank you all again, truly appreciated! Later... (Read More)

last chance :) Please see pic

September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hope you all had a great weekend. Updated reward will be announced tomorrow :)  (Read More)

Great update from our Manufacturer!

September 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I just confirmed that if we meet our goal “The Rum Runner” will be ready for the Christmas holiday!!!!  (Read More)

Windsor Start Interview/Video!

September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Friday everyone,  The Windsor Star produced a little video on Border City Style. Take a look here and please share! https://youtu.be/RLsFH12mHX8 Have a great weekend everyone, Jonathan    (Read More)

We hit our half way mark!

September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to all of our Backers so far!  We are not even half way through the campaign!  I am truly amazed at all the support!  If this holds steady, then, as promised, by Monday I will have an update for the early backers who pledged up until... (Read More)

Featured in Micro Brand Watch World!

September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Good evening everyone, so I just googled Border City Style and found this. Was picked up by Micro Brand Watch World! :)  check out link at:  https://microbrandwatchworld.com/active-campaigns/the-rum-runner-a-timepiece-by-border-city-style/ PS... (Read More)

1 watch away!

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
I am 1 watch away from hitting the half way mark. I do this by this coming Monday and I make a big announcement! Thank you all again for the support!  (Read More)

If I hit half my goal ($2,500 CAN) by next Monday (9/10/18) then....

September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
A new reward will created for all to enjoy!  It will be worth it...trust me! :)   (Read More)

Long weekend.

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Have a great long weekend everyone!  (Read More)

Day 4 coming to an end and.....

August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
2 more pledges!  Thank you for the daily support!  I will also have big news coming soon!  I will post an update when it becomes official! :)   (Read More)

Interview with The Windsor Star Coming Soon!

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Good evening everyone, thank you to all the backers that pledged today!  I truly appreciate it.  I was interviewed by our local major newspaper "The Windsor Star" today about The Rum Runner!  Video and news article coming soon!   Thank you all... (Read More)

Thank you again for a great Day #2!

August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
I just wanted to say thank you again.  3 more watches sold!  I cannot thank you all enough!  Getting closer to our goal.   Sincerely, Border City Style  (Read More)

New Video Review!

August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, another video review of The Rum Runner has been posted on YouTube.  Please check it our here: https://youtu.be/Ill2reeouqA Tank you again for all of your support so far! Border City Style  (Read More)

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