How We Achieved a $500K Launch Day for a Luxury Watch Brand
A European luxury watch brand collaborated with Mooncrest Labs to introduce a new limited-edition timepiece. Their goal was to build excitement before the launch and ensure the entire collection sold out quickly on release day.
The Challenge:
No pre-existing waitlist or email database for this product.
Needed to create demand before launch day.
The e-commerce store required optimization to handle a high-volume luxury launch.
Our Strategy:
Landing Page & Email Capture System
Built a high-converting pre-launch landing page.
Encouraged visitors to pre-register with their email for early access.
Creative Strategy (Videos + Images)
Story-driven launch videos showcasing the craftsmanship of the watch and the story behind the brand and the new design of that watch.
Luxury lifestyle photography to position the product as premium.
Store Optimization
Designed a seamless, high-converting Shopify store optimized for luxury buyers.
Working on the CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization) of the store to make it more Optimized and ready for the launch day.
Pre-Launch Email Nurturing
Drip campaigns to keep the audience engaged and excited.
Countdown timers leading up to launch day.
Launch Day Campaigns
Segmented campaigns targeting the waitlist using email campaigns for immediate conversions.
Retargeting campaigns for engaged pre-launch audiences.
Lookalike campaigns to expand reach while maintaining exclusivity.
The Results:
$500,000+ in sales on launch day.
The entire watch inventory sold out within hours.
Built a highly engaged email list for future launches.
Established the brand’s premium positioning in the market.
Key Insights
Pre-launch funnels with email capture = guaranteed demand on launch day.
Storytelling videos paired with luxury visuals makes the brand more desirable.
A perfectly optimized online store is just as important as the ads.