INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
LIV Watches is a crowdfunding darling with a number of Kickstarted watches under its belt
Now it offering a unique set of watches to backers, including the Liv Genesis GX-AC, an automatic chronograph with date
The watch runs a Sellita Caliber SW500, visible through the see-through back, and features a screw down crown and massive metal pushers.
The
company prides itself on the size of its watches and this piece is no exception
The GX-AC isn''t wildly big & at 46mm it just a bit bigger than most Android Wear watches & and it fits nicely thanks to a rounded rubber
band that hugs the top and bottom of the case
There is a small running seconds hand at nine-o&clock and registers for minutes and hours at noon and six.
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If you&ve seen automatic chronographs before you know what you&re in for & a standard
movement encased in a special steel case that is designed to appeal to a certain demographic
LIV is also Kickstarting a number of other watches, including a Day-Date chronograph that is flight-inspired and a diver, so check them out
However, if you&re into this piece then you&re in for a treat
It starts at $790, far below most mechanical chronographs I&ve seen, and the workmanship and quality of this piece is quite nice.
I wore it
a little over the past few weeks and found it very comfortable and easy to read
The running seconds hand is a bit small and the lume is limited to the pips and hands but as a fashion/everyday wear piece it excellent
If you particularly like the style & F1 racing meets Kylo Ren & then you&re probably going to like this thing and since they&ve already
surpassed their goal and hit $602,000 you can expect delivery of your perk.
Again, watches like this one require a specific style and taste
The LIV is reminiscent of Alpina and Tissot in its case style and decoration and it pays homage to racing and speed
Grabbing a Swiss made watch for under $1,000 is a treat and this is a good example of the species and well worth a look.
