Product Description

Stuhrling Original Men's Apocalypse Big Date Watch #174.33461

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #16315 in Watches
• Brand: Stuhrling Original
• Model: 174.33461
• Band material: black-rubber
• Bezel material: rose-gold-plated-stainless-steel
• Case material: rose-gold-plated-stainless-steel
• Clasp type: fold-over-push-button-clasp-with-safety
• Dial color: black
• Dial window material: scratch-resistant-sapphire
• Movement type: swiss-quartz
• Water-resistant to 330 feet

Features

• Precise Swiss-Quartz movement
• Swiss Quartz (Ronda Powertech 519 - All Swiss Parts) and 1 Jewel
• Features date at the 4 o'clock position
• Krysterna Scratch resistant crystal
• Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M)

Amazon.com Product Description
This Stuhrling Apocalypse men's watch is a stylish chronographic watch to end all watches. The large 47-millimeter, surgical-grade stainless-steel, round rose-gold-plated case sports a hydraulic-pressed black dial with a diamond-net ray pattern, and Luminova-tipped, skeletonized rose-gold-tone hands. Protected by a Krysterna crystal, the face boasts individually applied, square rose-gold-tone hour markers and the Arabic numeral 12, and an add and split function chronograph with seconds, minutes, and 12-hour counter. The black PVD-coated decagonal bezel ring with applied rose-gold-tone screws and matching knurled-edge crown with 12 teeth finish off the remarkable centerpiece. This unrivaled chronometer is showcased on a black 22-millimeter, tapered silicon-rubber strap that features a diamond-net pattern, and a stainless-steel fold-over-push-button, rose-gold-plated clasp with safety lock. As durable as it is delightful, this analog watch runs on a six-jewel, Swiss quartz movement with quick-set date complication and is water resistant to a depth of 330 feet.

The Stuhrling Brand Story

With dedication to the heritage of Swiss watchmaking, Stuhrling Original timepieces appeal to the most discriminating taste at reasonable prices. The company has roots dating back to the 1800's when Switzerland emerged as the global leader in watchmaking. Stuhrling Original remains committed to its mission of preserving the high standards set in Switzerland manufacturing all of their fine timepieces in their Swiss-owned factory! Each and every model conveys an inimitable story with extraordinary style. You'll find heirloom selections for both men and women that even the most astute watch collector will cherish and admire.

In the workshops of Stuhrling Original, the unit specializing in mechanical movements, component selection, assembly, lubrication, adjustment and testing creates horological wonders entirely under vigilant attention of Swiss ownership and supervision. It is these workshops that produce the mechanical engines that are famous for meeting the highest existing criteria in there category. Starting with the main plate, the assembly process is performed in several consecutive stages up until anchoring the balance spring, which sets the watch into motion. Assembling a Stuhrling Original mechanical automatic movement comprises no less than 30 checkpoints, spread throughout the assembly process. Adjusting the angle of lift of the pallets, centering the balance-spring, poising the balance are just a few examples of these checkpoints; of which all are designed to enhance the performance of each movement. The movement must meet no less than seven criteria, including a mean variation in rate which is the highest standard in the industry in its class.

Stuhrling Original cases are distinguished by their technical complexity, their high-end aesthetic appeal and the quality of their finish. The watch cases are made from antimagnetic 316L surgical grade stainless steel, an extremely sophisticated alloy designed to stand up to intensive use. The rough parts, known as "middlecases" are blanked from a metal bar using a high-performance press. They then undergo eight successive stamping operations of a strength increasing gradually from 20 to 85 tons. Before each swaging operation, the middlecase is refired at a temperature of 1100 degrees Celsius, so as to temporarily reduce the hardness to a total stamping pressure of more than 400 tons. Finishing the cases then calls for fifteen polishing operations, all performed by hand alternating with nine baths guaranteeing immaculate cleanliness. Other components of the cases, such as rotating bezels or rider tabs also require a meticulous finish. The components of the cases are finally assembled by hand and rigorously tested.

Each Stuhrling Original dial has been designed to enable optimal read-off at a glance, while adding an element of artistic design. Stuhrling Original's dials are blanked from a brass plate and two cylindrical feet are soldered below to ensure security with the movement. Polishing operations, creating special effects through the use of vintage hydraulic German machines, and electroplating are just some of the more than forty operations required to make most StuhrlingOriginal dials. The transparent protective coating is applied in an immaculately clean environment before the various inscriptions are transfer printed using a gelatin pad which takes an impression from an inked block. On many of the dials the hour markers are either individually applied by hand or embossed into the dial and then topped with a special dye. The application of Super Luminova is performed by artisans with a nozzle pen connected to a high-pressure pipe which calls for intense concentration. Once finished, each dial undergoes careful aesthetic scrutiny under extreme magnification, as well as technical testing, to ensure it complies with all predefined dimensions and specifications.

Through meticulous labor, rigorous testing and examination of each timepiece by expert horologists, the vision of the Stuhrling Original timepiece is brought to life inside our workshops, where...

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Customer Reviews

Color is more copper than gold
I got this watch as a Christmas gift. It is nice, but be aware that the metal looks more like copper or rose gold. The rubber like watch band must be cut down to size. Great piece for the $185 my wife paid.

Beautiful Timepiece!!
The quality and finish of this watch is in a league way beyond the price tag. It is truly comparable too the elite brand it resembles.
I couldnt be happier with the purchase.

great watch Sthurling
I get many complements on this watch, it looks great, is waterproof, and keeps the correct time.