Sasqwatch - The Original Bigfoot Watch

Animal Planet's "Finding Bigfoot" comes to my home town

2012-01-04T05:48:00.000-08:00

On January 1st, Animal Planet premiered their 2nd season of "Finding Bigfoot". Little did we know that it profiled my home town of Pawling, New York!

They held their Town Hall meeting at the Akin Museum on Quaker Hill -- just down the the road from where I grew up. There are a few shots of our beautiful New England town. Prominently displayed is the store my parents own called "Good Tidings." This is where I "launched" my watch.

The town is buzzing with excitement to be seen on TV.

There is a repeat episode that airs again this Sunday (January8th) at 8:00pm on Animal Planet. Check your local listings and tune in!
http://animal.discovery.com/videos/finding-bigfoot-bigfoot-town-hall-meeting.html

come visit: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Good-Tidings-Gift-Shop/220438511307728

"Finding Sasqwatches!"

2011-10-15T04:31:00.000-07:00

Wow! I went to Comic Con in NYC on Thursday October 13th to see Animal Planet's "Finding Bigfoot" Crew. What a blast. Matt, Renee, Cliff and Bobo were so nice! They loved their new Sasqwatches and were incredibly supportive.

They were there to promote their own show and yet they spent loads of time promoting my Sasqwatches. Very down-to-earth people. Very Cool. Hopefully this is the beginning of a long friendship!

: )

Animal Planet's "Finding Bigfoot"

2011-07-23T08:33:00.000-07:00

We think its high time someone took the search to this level. In six episodes, they have managed to build a huge following. Matt Moneymaker and the team are only missing ONE thing: my watch!!

I gotta get them to wear the Sasqwatch. 4 team members, 4 colors.

Bob Gimlin wears one!

: )

Bigfoot sighting in Millersburg, PA 1/30/10

2010-02-01T08:31:00.000-08:00

A few folks spotted the creature while walking on the golf course!
SASQWATCH sighting.

back from the Bigfoot Film Festival this weekend.

2010-01-31T12:44:00.000-08:00

Lots of fun and information was had at the
Bigfoot Film Festival this weekend at the
Ned Smith Center.
The local paper ran the story with our lovable hairy guy front page. Check out the story...
Patriot News

more info and photos on cryptomundo too.

Quatchi!

2010-01-19T16:08:00.000-08:00

The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics are coming in February. The folks up north have created a Sasquatch mascot for the Hockey Team.
Quatchi the Sasquatch.
And maybe that guy wears a watch? Do you think? I can see it now:
Quatchi and his Sassy Sasqwatch.

Bigfoot Film Festival - January 29, 2010

2010-01-17T08:09:00.000-08:00

Come one, come all to the Bigfoot Film Festival at the
Ned Smith Nature Center in Millersburg, Pennsylvania

FESTIVAL!
JAN. 29-31, 2010 Ned Smith Center, Millersburg, Pennsylvania
Kitschy, campy films (and docs too) -- just our style! www.nedsmithcenter.org

Nerd Approved!

2009-10-12T16:29:00.000-07:00

http://nerdapproved.com/bizarre-gadgets/what-time-is-it-bigfoot/

Sighted! Nick Redfern , Dallas, TX

2009-10-07T13:41:00.000-07:00

Nick Redfern sports his charcoal Sasqwatch. Read his review: http://monsterusa.blogspot.com/2009/10/sasqwatch.html

cryptomundo writeup

2009-09-29T12:31:00.000-07:00

crypto blogs about us again. read on...

http://www.cryptomundo.com/cryptozoo-news/sasqwatch2/

2009 Texas Bigfoot Conference photos

2009-09-28T12:23:00.000-07:00

Much fun was had at the Texas Bigfoot Conference in Tyler, TX on Saturday, September 26th-- our first time at this event.

Bob Gimlin just loved the

Sasqwatch Watch and had to have one for himself!

(he chose Charcoal)

He even went so far as manning the table, selling watches while we went to get food!

See who else sported their

Sasqwatches:

Craig Woolheater from Cryptomundo looks pensive whilst sporting the "Sassy" Sasqwatch

Loren Coleman ponders Bigfoot whilst wearing his "BARK" Sasqwatch.

Even Sasquatch herself was there! Sales really took off with her around!

come get one for yourself!

www.bigfootwatch.com

Sighted!

2009-08-06T17:48:00.000-07:00

Sighted!
boing boing. august 5, 2009

http://www.boingboing.net/2009/08/06/sasqwatch-bigfoot-wa.html

cryptomundo.com reviews the Sasqwatch Watch!

2009-08-05T20:01:00.000-07:00

The lovely Loren Coleman at Cryptomundo.com gave us a thumbs up. Check out his review:

http://www.cryptomundo.com/cryptozoo-news/new-bf-fig/

Sighted!

2009-06-20T11:43:00.000-07:00

Sudan. Sudanese cattle. 8:13am East Africa time!

Sighted!

2009-06-20T11:41:00.000-07:00

Atwater Village, CA 5:00pm PST. It's Happy Hour!

Sighted!

2009-06-13T10:26:00.001-07:00

Sighted! Hollywood, CA 9:03am pst

become a fan!

2009-06-11T17:34:00.000-07:00

Today I decide to set a link to my Facebook page. Become a fan why don't 'cha?
Sasqwatch Facebook fan
See you there...

me and my garden Yeti

2009-06-11T14:43:00.001-07:00

Me and my garden Yeti. An inspiring love affair...
6/11/09 2:41pm PST Los Angeles, CA

How the Sasqwatch watch came to be...

2009-06-09T22:05:00.000-07:00

My name is Yolie Moreno.
I am the creator and owner of
Sasqwatch Watch Company Inc.
It's been 22 years in the making.
I came up with the idea for this watch based on a simple play on the word Sasquatch. I thought: "Hmm Sasqwatch" -- a watch that looks like a Bigfoot foot. That was back when I was 18 years old. Before computers, before the internet, before cell phones became the only way of telling time.
I busily went about making my first "prototype" out of hot glue and mangled stuffed animal fur. As you can see it was pretty rough.

The second "incarnation" came when I lost the idea of making it furry. It became obvious that a watch that had fur wouldn't really work.
My second prototype wasn't much better, but the "idea" was still working it's way around my brain. I just couldn't create what was actually in my head.
That's when I began to research just how you actually get something MADE. Even back in the early 1990's it was clear that I was going to have to get it made in Hong Kong, Taiwan or China. I searched the New York Public Library in NYC and discovered the Trade Commissions in these countries. I corresponded with a few manufacturers that enlightened me to the 10,000 piece minimum order. This is where most of my momentum stopped dead in it's tracks. Even at the cheapest possible cost, we were talking about at least $30,000.00. Well, that I couldn't even conceive of. So I thought, I'll get a patent, make my protoypes, "package" the concept and try to sell the idea.

Years passed. I graduated college, traveled the world, moved to California. One of my first jobs was working in a model shop that created visual effects for big movies. Model makers. Well here were people that knew how to make things. I showed them my idea and one of them -- Ian Hunter -- still a renowned model maker, carved me something out of Sculpy which became the actual design of the watch today. They taught me how to build molds, mix chemicals and make all my own real prototypes.

I built my own boxes, displays and pamphlets. I got a design patent and trademark. But actually getting this made was still a complete mystery. Oh and I wasn't any closer to coming up with tens of thousands of dollars should I ever solve the mystery. So, selling the
idea took a back seat.

More years passed. Work, life, love, marriage, kid. A 12 year sabbatical from my beloved project. But never out of mind. The internet paved the way. No longer did I need a buyer, or a store. Everything about research and correspondence became easy and POSSIBLE. And then the money became available.

So, three years ago (2007) I picked up where I left off. I discovered that (thanks to the internet) Bigfoot's popularity had grown exponentially! I chanced upon a person that owns a toy company who graciously answered all my questions about the manufacture process and actually introduced me to a company in Hong Kong. And I took it from there. I was referred to an art design firm who took my concept and transformed it from a campy, woodsy forest to the packaging you see today. Every step of the way I've had people who were willing to help me when I asked. Last year I went to Hong Kong twice to meet with my manufacturer and visit the factories. The entire process has been amazing. It took longer than I thought because of all the "lost in translation" episodes I encountered. The design and execution of the actual watchface artwork proved extremely complicated. But these "glitches" allowed me to refine the idea for the watchband. The original band was terrible and then I discovered the nylon one we use now. It actually pulled the overall design together. We think it looks great. And there's nothing like it.

This journey has taken me 22 years and the concept is still viable. It's a product that's fun and clever. I've had a blast and learned more than I ever imagined. 2 years ago I knew absolutely nothing about actually getting something manufactured. Now my quirky idea is a reality and I love it. I'm having a lot of fun with it and know those who "get it" will agree.

I did the process backwards. I made the product first and never worried about selling it. That's where I'm at now. So go visit my website: www.sasqwatchwatch.com and buy one! And tell all your friends.

Keeping the Bigfoot legend and the great American entrepreneurial spirit alive!

peace.
: ) Yolie

sasqwatch vs. sasquatch

2009-06-06T12:42:00.000-07:00

The legend of Sasquatch(the Native American term for Bigfoot)
has existed for centuries. Although this creature and its giant footprints
have been spotted throughout the Pacific Northwest as well as other parts of the
world including China and Nepal, its lifestyle and sheer existence remain an elusive mystery to this day. Though supposedly a large hairy beast, Sasquatch has become an endearing and lovable part of American heritage and folklore.

Now you can keep the legend alive with your very own
Sasqwatch Watch. www.sasqwatchwatch.com

Owning this unique watch you’ll always be in style as long as the legend of Sasquatch lives on and remains an integral part of Americana.

This collector´s item is available in a limited quantity.

Sasqwatch - The Original Bigfoot Watch

Animal Planet's "Finding Bigfoot" comes to my home town

"Finding Sasqwatches!"

Animal Planet's "Finding Bigfoot"

Bigfoot sighting in Millersburg, PA 1/30/10

back from the Bigfoot Film Festival this weekend.

Quatchi!

Bigfoot Film Festival - January 29, 2010

FESTIVAL!JAN. 29-31, 2010 Ned Smith Center, Millersburg, PennsylvaniaKitschy, campy films (and docs too) -- just our style! www.nedsmithcenter.org

Nerd Approved!

Sighted! Nick Redfern , Dallas, TX

cryptomundo writeup

2009 Texas Bigfoot Conference photos

Sighted!

cryptomundo.com reviews the Sasqwatch Watch!

Sighted!

Sighted!

Atwater Village, CA 5:00pm PST. It's Happy Hour!

Sighted!

become a fan!

me and my garden Yeti

How the Sasqwatch watch came to be...

sasqwatch vs. sasquatch

FESTIVAL!
JAN. 29-31, 2010 Ned Smith Center, Millersburg, Pennsylvania
Kitschy, campy films (and docs too) -- just our style! www.nedsmithcenter.org