Wind Chaser
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Measure your wrist with a soft tape measure around the part of your wrist that you like to wear your watch.
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This Wind Chaser timepiece is a symbol of freedom and exploration. The boat is heeling to port while attempting to outrun the storm. You can almost feel the wind and ocean swells. As in all of our watches, the dial is set behind sapphire glass to resist scratches and is encased in a hypoallergenic stainless steel case. The hour and minute hands are luminous (glow in the dark) with a silver or blue seconds indicator.
Meticulously crafted by hand, this Mother of Pearl, abalone and wood dial is a head turner!
BACKSTORY
For a few years in my mid 20's, I lived on a sailboat in the San Francisco Bay. It was a magical time, full of adventure and challenge. We were young, strong, and loved to push our limits.
The San Francisco Bay was an intense training ground and also a great place to meet other sailers who had incredible seafaring stories to tell. We sailed every every chance we got, playing in the white caps of the bay. Like every live-aboard, we soon wanted to take a few years off and cruise the South Pacific. We dreamt of making the loop from SF to Costa Rice, over to Australia, up to Micronesia, then Japan, over to Hawaii and back home.
We were finally ready - we equipped our boat, paid off our bills and began to get open-ocean experience by bringing racing yachts back to San Francisco from Mexico. After two successful trips, we were hired to bring a beautiful Swedish built Swan 44 up the coast.
But things didn't go as planned. It was a harrowing trip that changed the trajectory of my life. Obviously, Mother Nature had other plans for me. In San Diego I got off that boat, promptly sold my boat, and enrolled in engineering school.
Even though my South Pacific trip didn't work out (and I'm ok with that), I still have a love for sailboats and feeling the wind to adjust my course.
So, when a family member asked me to create a sailboat watch for her son, my eyes got wide and I jumped at the chance!
Process and Materials
- The amazing stormy sky on this dial is brown Mother of Pearl. It’s a very special abalone shell only found in the Philippines.
- The sails are white Mother of Pearl
- The boat itself is maple wood.
- The boat hull is black lip abalone, also found in the Philippines.
- The vibrant blue water is traditional Paua abalone tinted blue.
Case size: 38mm
Band size: 20mm
Swiss Quartz
- Every watch dial is handcrafted in our studio in Oregon. Dials are primarily abalone shell and/or Mother of Pearl inlays but many also contain wood and metal pieces.
- Watch cases are polished 316L hypoallergenic stainless steel. 316L is the hardest stainless steel available so our watches is considered very durable.
- Movements are Swiss made and of high quality. The battery life is approximately 18 months from the time of assembly or last service.
- Every watch has a Sapphire crystal. The crystal or glass on your watch case is extraordinarily scratch-resistant. Sapphire has a value of 9 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. This makes it the 3rd hardest natural substance next to moissanite (synthetic diamonds) and diamonds. Its fracture toughness is around 4 times greater than that of Gorilla Glass. Sapphire is also clearer than glass and has less glare which allows the vibrant colors of the handcrafted watch dials to pop.
- All Celeste watches are water resistant from 100-150 feet, depending on the size.
- Many colorful leather strap colors are available for every Celeste watch. From electric blue, purple, and red to turquoise, pumpkin, and grey there is a color for everyone. Metal bands are also available for the same price.
- All Celeste watches comes with its very own travel friendly case! Perfect for storage and shipping, your watch is snuggly nestled in plush felt, protected from drops, knocks, and bangs.
Shipping and Returns Information
Free Shipping to Anywhere in the US 🚚
Shipping times vary based on your location.
Please allow 3-5 days for domestic shipping within the U.S.
Allow 2-4 weeks for international shipping.
*Please note : Customers are responsible for customs and duty fees that may apply to international orders.
RETURN POLICY
If you’re unsatisfied with your watch for any reason, we'll make it right.
Please contact Celeste to see if there’s something she can do to help you better love your new watch. Is the fit uncomfortable? Did you decide you didn’t want the band color you received?
You are welcome to email her at support@celestewatch.com, or fill out this service request form to give more detailed information.
Lifetime Batteries
Every Celeste watch comes with lifetime batteries. That means that your battery will be changed by us at no cost (only the cost of shipping). You can mail your watch to our boutique or stop by to take advantage of this portion of your warranty. If neither of these options are convenient and you choose to have your battery replaced locally, it is important to have your watch serviced by a reputable jeweler to ensure the integrity of your beautiful Celeste watch.
the battery life of our quartz watches is approximately 18 months from the time of assembly or last service.
Warranty Information
All Celeste watches come with a two-year warranty/guarantee in craftsmanship. This is Celeste's unwavering promise and at the heart of every watch.
When you send your well-loved Celeste watch in for repair, it will be cared for as if it is Celeste's own watch. There is no receipt or registration required for service. As long as we're in business, we will fix your watch or replace your watch as needed. (*please note this does not include the watch band.)
If you are unsatisfied with the performance of your watch, we'll make it right. Whether you made the purchase or received your watch as a gift, it's Celeste's guarantee that your watch will maintain its beauty and precision.
Layaway Program
In a nutshell, if you want to put a watch on layaway, you must make payments of at least $100/month.
Here’s how to get started…
1) Browse our site and choose your favorite watch.
2) When you are ready, simply contact us and let us do the rest!
Terms and Conditions - Only watches are eligible for layaway. Merchandise such as straps and accessories are not eligible. Custom watches are not eligible.
Deposits - Your initial minimum deposit must be $100 and must be paid within three days of requesting the layaway option. Your deposit will serve as your down payment for items placed on the layaway plan.
Terms - A $100 deposit and $100 monthly installments are required to stay current in our layaway program. When your initial payment of $100 is made, this binds you to the layaway plan agreement of completing a minimum of $100 monthly installment payments due on the 1st of each month.
Invoices and Payments - Invoices and Payments for the layaway plan will be processed via PayPal. You must provide a valid email address to receive payment information and make payments towards layaway plan. Invoices will be sent before the payment is due and will include your statement information.
Late Payments - Payments that are received after the 5th of the month will result in an additional $10.00 fee charged for late payment. Late payment fees will not be applied to the principle balance of the layaway plan items.
Cancellation Fee - Any layaway plan account that is cancelled by the buyer or terminated by the seller due to non-payment before the maturity of the account will result in a $30.00 cancellation fee.
