The Big Glowowski with ShadowLock open, glowing blue dial

Now forming

The Founder's
Circle

The inner list for people who want BDP on their wrist first. Get development updates, early previews and first notice when the crowdfunding campaign opens.

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Founder's Circle · now forming

Be first
through the door.

The Founder's Circle is the inner list for people who want BDP on their wrist first. Members get development updates, early design previews, and first notice when the crowdfunding campaign opens, along with first claim on the planned numbered Founder's Edition.

  • 01First notice of the crowdfunding launch
  • 02Numbered Founder's Edition pieces, issued per collection from 0003 when you place a deposit
  • 03Behind-the-scenes design and prototype updates
  • 04A voice in final colorways and features
Which collections interest you?

Founder's Edition · numbered deposits

Claim your
number.

Put down a $999 refundable deposit and you are issued the next Founder's Edition number in the collection you choose, right after payment. Each collection is numbered on its own, from 0003 to 1000. Numbers 0001 and 0002 of every collection are already taken.

Collection
Preferred edition (you can change this before production)

Secure checkout by Stripe. Your number is issued the moment your payment completes and shown on your confirmation screen.

Where we are.

  1. Phase 01Design concepts

    Four collections and the ShadowLock mechanism are drawn and rendered.

  2. Phase 02 · NowFounder's Circle

    Building the community that will back the first run.

  3. Phase 03Engineering & prototypes

    Movement selection, case engineering, and functional proof of ShadowLock, DivePulse for the dive watches, and NavCore for the pilot watches.

  4. Phase 04Crowdfunding launch

    Founder's Circle members get first notice.

  5. Phase 05Certification & production

    Testing, certification, and manufacturing of the numbered Founder's Edition.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

What is BDP Timepieces?

BDP Timepieces is an independent watch brand in prelaunch development, creating original mechanical watches across four collections: The Big Glowowski dive watch, The Wingman pilot watch, The Wrong Turn field watch and the Response One first responder chronograph. The brand slogan is Built Different by Design.

Can I buy a BDP watch today?

Not yet. Every watch shown is a design rendering. BDP Timepieces has not yet completed legal formation, production engineering, certification or manufacturing. Join the Founder's Circle to get first notice when the crowdfunding campaign opens.

What is ShadowLock?

ShadowLock is BDP's scalloped mechanical dial cover. Twisting the signature crown closes a set of brushed steel blades over the dial, hiding the lume for discretion. It is a functional concept planned across every BDP collection.

What is the Founder's Circle?

The Founder's Circle is the free early-access list. Members receive development updates, early design previews, first notice of the crowdfunding launch and first claim on the planned numbered Founder's Edition. Joining is free and is not a purchase or reservation.

How do I reserve a numbered Founder's Edition?

Place a $999 refundable deposit on the Founder's Circle page and choose a collection. Your Founder's Edition number is issued the moment your payment completes and shown on your confirmation screen. Each collection is numbered separately from 0003 to 1000, because 0001 and 0002 of every collection are already taken.

Is the $999 deposit refundable?

Yes. If BDP does not develop the watches in the collection you reserved, your full $999 deposit is refunded to your original payment method. See the Founder's Edition Deposit Terms in the Terms of Use.

Will there be a limited edition?

Yes. A numbered Founder's Edition is planned with individually numbered casebacks. The renderings show 0001/1000 numbering. Numbers 0001 and 0002 are already taken, so Founder's Edition numbers open from 0003. The final run size will be confirmed before launch.

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