RE:Cap – Upcycled Bottle Caps Solar Chronograph Watch

A project in Hong Kong, Hong Kong by Leon Cheung
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From waste to wrist: A sustainable, solar-powered chronograph watch crafted from recycled bottle caps. Designed and made in Hong Kong.
Backers: 23
Average Pledge Per Backer: HK$2069

Funded: HK$47,580 of HK$30,000
Dates: Sep 2nd -> Oct 2nd (30 days)
Project By: Leon Cheung
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Latest News

4th campaign ends in 3 hours and successfully crowdfunded at 158%!

October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you again! In just 3 hours, our Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign will be ended. With all your support, now RE:Cap can finally move from dream to reality. Once the funding ends, I will start sending out the survey for the colour options of the... (Read More)

Hebei Design Week with Timothy Jacob Jensen

September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Following our exhibition at the Beijing Palace Museum, our rHDPE watch and other upcycled designs were proudly displayed at Hebei Design Week last week. We were also greatly appreciated that Timothy Jacob Jensen, a world-renowned Danish designer... (Read More)

We Are Fully Funded!

September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Thanks to all of you, RE:Cap has officially reached our funding goal!  This wouldn’t be possible without your support and trust in our vision to turn bottle caps into solar-powered chronograph watches. Here’s what we will prepare to... (Read More)

Local Bottled Water Factory Site Visit!

September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Last month we were invited to join the sustainability market event at Watsons Water’s head office, and also visited their facilities. It was inspiring to see how seriously they take recycling and upcycling in Hong Kong. Through this collaboration,... (Read More)

Visiting one of the biggest Watch Expo in the world

September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, We just visited the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and stopped by our movement partner Epson. Without their solar movements, we could never create our upcycled watches — including RE:Cap. Good news: Epson confirmed that VR42 supplies... (Read More)

We’ve Reached 60%!

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Amazing news — thanks to your support, RE:Cap has already reached over 60% of our funding goal!  This is a huge milestone for us. Every pledge, every share, and every word of encouragement brings us closer to proving that upcycled... (Read More)

Welcome!

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone!  A big welcome to both our loyal supporters (back for the 4th campaign — thank you!) and our new backers (great to have you join us!). As some of you may know, our first 3 campaigns are wooden watches and this is our very first time... (Read More)

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