Tessera: A 150 Meter 25 Jewel Mechanical Timepiece
A project in Minneapolis, MN by Leo Padron000days
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The Tessera is the classic midcentury mechanical timepiece rebooted for modernity, and powered by your motion.
Backers: 172
Average Pledge Per Backer: $414
Funded: $71,141 of $32,000
Dates: Jun 24th -> Aug 18th (55 days)
Project By: Leo Padron
Backers: 172
Average Pledge Per Backer: $414
Funded: $71,141 of $32,000
Dates: Jun 24th -> Aug 18th (55 days)
Project By: Leo Padron
$71,141
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 18 @ 21:45 -0400 GMT
222%
of goal
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Latest News
Two more Limited Edition Tesseras with Swiss ETA 2804's are available 
August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
This will be a short announcement. In a nutshell I was able to make two more Swiss ETA 2804-2's available and hence can offer two more of these limited edition hand-winding Tessera's. I have upped the quantity in the rewards selection. Four days... (Read More)
Limited Edition Tessera with Swiss ETA 2804 Hand-winding movement
August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
I have had a small quantity of ETA 2804's that I had been selling on my website for quite some time. These were acquired from the St Paul Technical College watchmaking program when they shuttered. I'm down to my last two and decided to make things... (Read More)
Production progress, Howto videos, and two weeks left!
August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
I have managed to get a jump on producing Padron Tesserae. Since the movements take the longest to make, they were the first order to be put in. The dials and hands were the second order, and cases the last. By getting a start on the movements, dials... (Read More)
Band Adjustment tool to be offered with Tessera
July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
I've been thinking about stainless bands and what I love about them and what I don't. A stainless band makes a watch truly a hassle-free thing to take into a pool or ocean, which the Tessera is designed to do. They're also durable and impart a... (Read More)
New Tessera color combination is available
July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I was asked in passing what might the Tessera look like if I used the verdigris dial with the PVD black case? The answer to that question is: Amazing! I've attached a photo. Verdigris + Black is now available as a pledge option. The standard... (Read More)
Addition of signed knurled crown to the Tessera
July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I'd like to reiterate again my developing aversion towards stretch goals. ;-) As I mentioned in previous remarks, if I like something, and it's not a huge change in scope, and it benefits the project, I'll just do it. After all, why wait to make a... (Read More)
Midnight Blue dial is now available
July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
The high interest for the midnight blue dial frankly took me by complete surprise. To the extent that it became apparent to me through your feedback that some were waiting out on pledging until it became available. This to me runs counter of what a... (Read More)
First Stretch Goal
June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Midnight Blue Dial I just added our first stretch goal should we reach $55k. I am adding a midnight blue dial to the mix. This one and the verdigris were in close competition before launch and the blue was left on the cutting room floor. I feel if... (Read More)
Funded!
June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for bringing the Tessera to life. I am honored, overjoyed, humbled, and giddy about the next few months as I initiate work to bring these to production. I am currently trying to consolidate and confirm some information regarding stretch... (Read More)
Thank you for a great first day!
June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We are short of $10K of the funding goal in such a short amount of time. I am amazed and humbled. Thank you so much. A few things in order here: Clarifications: I've taken great care to make things as logical as possible, but I noticed some... (Read More)
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