Fort Collins-based Colorado Watch Company, spearheaded by founders R.T. Custer and Tyler Wolfe, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with its recent Kickstarter campaign. Surpassing its initial fundraising goal of $250,000, the company secured an impressive $350,239 from 286 backers, signaling resounding support for its innovative watch brand.
The success of their Kickstarter campaign has emboldened the team to accelerate production, with plans to deliver their two flagship models, the Field Watch and the GCT, to eager customers by late spring 2024. Despite the initial risks involved in setting a high funding target, the gamble paid off, enabling the Colorado Watch Company to move forward confidently.
Custer and Wolfe’s previous triumph with their Vortic brand laid the foundation for this latest achievement, emphasizing their dedication to American-made craftsmanship and high-quality timepieces. The Colorado Watch Company’s commitment to utilizing American resources is evident in their plans to manufacture most components in their Fort Collins factory, ensuring at least 87% American-made content in their watches.
Additionally, partnerships with manufacturers in Minnesota and New Hampshire for the production of straps and sapphire crystals, along with Fine Timepiece Solutions for assembly in Arizona, underscore their efforts to promote local industries and support domestic manufacturing.
With their sights set on expanding their American-made product line, Custer and Wolfe are also focusing on enhancing transparency and engagement through a YouTube series documenting the intricacies of the watch-making process and their upcoming projects. The overwhelming response to their Kickstarter campaign serves as a testament to the growing demand for meticulously crafted timepieces and a renewed interest in locally sourced, American-made products. As the Colorado Watch Company sets the stage for its next chapter, the horology community eagerly anticipates the arrival of these exceptional timepieces, poised to make a mark in the world of watchmaking.
