LIV Watches was established as a direct-to-consumer microbrand, crafting durable Swiss timepieces built to suit the modern man.At the end of 2014, LIV Watches launches with the GX1 on Kickstarter; they get fully funded within the first 11 hours. Just over a year later, they bring the GX1-A to life and receive over 1.1 million dollars in funding. In March 2017, LIV Watches launches the Rebel, receiving over 1.7 million dollars from over 2,900 customers who had never even heard of them. It remains the most crowdfunded Swiss watch to date.Here are the basics to LIV Watches’ story:LIV Watches is the most crowdfunded Swiss watch in historyLIV Watches has raised 3.2 million dollars 5809 backers in 29 monthsLIV Watches delivered approximately 10,000 Limited Edition watches to fans worldwideLIV Watches has 6 collections available for immediate shipping through LIVwatches.com and Amazon.comLIV Watches has 4 new watches launching on Kickstarter May 29, 2018THE BREAKTHROUGH CAMPAIGN OVERVIEWLIV Watches will be launching their fourth Kickstarter campaign on May 29, 2018. This campaign is called The Breakthrough because the designs and functionalities of the offered watches take the microbrand to the next level. LIV Watches is bringing four Limited Edition timepieces to life, including the:GX P51 Swiss Auto ChronographGX Swiss Auto ChronographGX Divers Swiss AutomaticGX AlarmVisit the Kickstarter page for LIV Watches’ “The Breakthrough” campaign:https://preorder.livwatches.com/genesis-breakthrough/?utm_medium=Article&utm_campaign=KS4&utm_source=FratelloTHE GX P51 SWISS AUTO CHRONOGRAPH PILOT'S WATCHLIMITED EDITION (500 PIECES ONLY)LIV Watches has dedicated this watch to the P51 Mustang WW2 Plane and constructed it of a titanium case, ceramic bezel and a sapphire crystal (front and back). It features a 25 jewel Swiss automatic movement, the Sellita SW 500, and will be available on the Kickstarter campaign at 1170 USD (Super Early Bird) and 1190 USD.There will also be a non-titanium version of this watch limited to 1,000 pieces, the Pilot’s Steel, priced at 970 USD (Super Early Bird) and 990 USD.SPECIFICATIONSMovement: Sellita SW 500 Swiss automatic chronographPower reserve: 48 hoursNumber of jewels: 2512 hour chronograph functions: hours, minutes, secondsDate displayed in window – quick setWater resistance: 100 metersLuminescence – BGW9 on hands and large indexesGenuine Sapphire crystal – scratch resistant and anti-reflectiveSkeleton back316L stainless steel case (non-titanium version)Screwed down case back with four screwsScrew in crownTHE GX SWISS AUTO CHRONOGRAPHLIMITED EDITION (1,000 PIECES ONLY)LIV Watches was inspired by the original Kickstarter watch when they set out to design this watch. During that first campaign, many of LIV Watches’ fans were begging for the same timepiece, in an automatic version. Their cries have finally been answered! Like the Pilot’s, this watch features a 25 jewel Swiss automatic movement (Sellita SW 500). This watch will be available on the Kickstarter campaign at 770 USD (Super Early Bird) and 790 USD.SPECIFICATIONSMovement: Sellita SW 500 Swiss automatic chronographPower reserve: 48 hoursNumber of jewels: 2512 hour chronograph functions: hours, minutes, secondsDate displayed in window – quick setWater resistance: 100 metersThree-dimensional multilayered sandwich dialLuminescence – BGW9 on hands and large indexesGenuine sapphire crystal – scratch resistant and anti-reflectiveSkeleton back316L stainless steel caseScrewed down case back with four screwsScrew in crownVisit the Kickstarter page for LIV Watches’ “The Breakthrough” campaign:https://preorder.livwatches.com/genesis-breakthrough/?utm_medium=Article&utm_campaign=KS4&utm_source=FratelloTHE GX DIVER'S SWISS AUTOMATICLIMITED EDITION (1,000 PIECES ONLY)LIV Watches did not create this watch for the faint of heart. It features 300 meter/1000 feet water resistance, a ceramic rotating bezel, 25 jewel Swiss automatic movement (ETA 2824) and a sapphire crystal with Cyclops. Kickstarter pricing: 470 USD (Super Early Bird) and 490 USD.SPECIFICATIONSMovement: ETA 2824 Swiss automaticPower reserve: 40 hoursNumber of jewels: 25Special features: Incabloc Shock Protection, Etachron Regulator, Stone Lever Escapement, Quickset DateWater resistance: 300 metersThree-dimensional multilayered sandwich dialLuminescence – BGW9 on hands and large indexesGenuine sapphire crystal – scratch resistant and anti-reflectiveSkeleton back316L stainless steel caseScrewed down case back with four screwsScrew in crownTHE GX ALARMLIMITED EDITION (1,000 PIECES ONLY)This watch features a RONDA 4120.B movement; 100-meter water resistance, and, of course, an alarm feature. Kickstarter pricing: 270 USD (Super Early Bird) and 290 USD.SPECIFICATIONSMovement: RONDA startech Caliber 4120.BStandard battery life: 50 monthsSpecial features: 2 eyes, multifunction, alarm, big date, small second, very easy handling by one pusherWater resistance: 100 metersThree-dimensional multilayered sandwich dialLuminescence – BGW9 on hands and large indexesGenuine sapphire crystal – scratch resistant and anti-reflective316L stainless steel caseScrewed down case back with four screwsScrew in crownVisit the Kickstarter page for LIV Watches’ “The Breakthrough” campaign:https://preorder.livwatches.com/genesis-breakthrough/?utm_medium=Article&utm_campaign=KS4&utm_source=Fratello