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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #439 in Watches
• Brand: Stuhrling Original
• Model: 165.331554
• Band material: crocodile-leather
• Bezel material: stainless-steel
• Case material: stainless-steel
• Clasp type: Buckle
• Dial color: grey
• Dial window material: scratch-resistant-sapphire
• Movement type: automatic-self-wind
• Water-resistant to 165 feet

Features

• Quality Automatic movement; Functions without a battery; Powers automatically with the movement of your arm
• Reliable automatic-self-wind movement 20 Jewels
• Beautifully decorated silver tone movement and case
• Krysterna Scratch resistant crystal
• Water-resistant to 165 feet (50 M)

Amazon.com Product Description
The exquisite Stuhrling Original Winchester skeleton automatic watch is anchored by the same reliable 20-jewel mechanical automatic movement (cal. ST-90089) as previously seen in two of Stuhrling's all-time best selling timepieces, the Delphi and the Alpine. But with the Winchester, the movement exhibits even more detailing and hand engraving than ever before. The simple three-hand movement with the well proportioned pumpkin style crown and the brushed finish skeletonized hands makes for a reliable and eye-catching timepiece that is never out of place.

An automatic (or self-winding) watch is fitted with a device (rotor) that automatically winds the spring by using the force of gravity. It needs no battery, but it will stop if you have been physically inactive for an extended period of time--as long as you're moving, the watch will stay powered. Swiss watchmaker Abraham-Louis Perrelet invented the self-winding mechanism in 1770. It worked on the same principle as a modern pedometer, and was designed to wind as the owner walked.

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

Beautiful Watch
I bought this watch for myself in December after doing a lot of research and comparisons to many other different watches.

This watch is absolutely gorgeous; the clarity of the face and quality of the mechanics are very high. The watch is a real eye-catcher and is definitely a conversation starter. I've been asked many times about my watch doing ordinary things such as being in an elevator; eating, being out shopping. The watch is very different and unique.

Stuhrling are generally not sold here in Canada and that is why a lot of people have never seen anything like this before. No watch store I've been to carries anything like this watch.

I've only recently started wearing watches and this is my first leather strapped watch. It took some getting used to as I like to wear my watches a little loose so they have a bracelet feel to them. The leather strap is very comfortable and its got a nice shade of black to it; it really enhances the steel look of the watch; as do the blue minute/second dials.

The only complaint I have about the watch is that it is a little loud; I noticed this at the movie theater and during a scene where all was very quiet I could actually hear my watch ticking away...

Also due to it being charged by kinetic energy I find that if I don't wear the watch for 2 days then I do have to reset the time as it stops ticking. But resetting the time only takes a few seconds so its not really a big deal.

Overall if you are looking for something unique to wear and can't afford to spend thousands on a watch then this is very highly recommended.

Swiss?
Just for informational purposes, before you buy it, please be aware these watches are NOT Swiss made. I did research and found they are built somewhere in Asia. I purchased this watch a couple years ago from a retail store in the mall. Granted it looked good, but it lasted like 8 months. Your choice...

Off-center face glass
PROS: The Watch, for the most part, looked very nice, I was pleased with the stylings. In addition it came in a very nice package.

CONS: The front glass face had the words STUHRLING ORIGINAL printed on it. This lettering was supposed to be centered about 12 O'Clock but the front glass was rotated a bit conter-clockwise. The lettering was then centered about 11:58 instead of 12:00.

I ended up returning the watch and getting a similar watch (different brand) at a brick and mortar store where I could inspect it 1st.