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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18092 in Watches
• Brand: Stuhrling Original
• Model: 42BB.334534
• Band material: Genuine-French-Leather
• Bezel material: 18k-gold-and-stainless-steel
• Case material: 18k-gold-and-steel
• Clasp type: deployment-buckle
• Dial color: silver
• 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 22 Jewels
• Built in a Rectangle shaped case and features a big date at the 2 o'clock position
• Krysterna Scratch resistant crystal
• Water-resistant to 165 feet (50 M)

Amazon.com Product Description
This Stuhrling RT Jazz men's watch exhibits an Art Deco style that will take you back to the Roaring Twenties and its days of glamour and style. The slim 37-millimeter, surgical-grade stainless-steel, rose-gold-plated tank-shaped case boasts a hydraulically-stamped silver dial with ray design, and rose-gold alpha hands. Protected by a domed Krysterna crystal, the face sports individually-applied rose-gold Arabic numerals, a date window at 2 o'clock, and a second-hand trapezoid subdial at 6 o'clock. This exceptional chronometer is showcased on a brown 22-millimeter, alligator-embossed, genuine French-leather padded strap that features a water-repellant lining, quick-release pins, and a push-button dual-deployment, rose-gold clasp. With an endurance matched only by its elegance, this analog watch runs on a 22-jewel, mechanical automatic movement that is powered by the motion of your wrist and is water resistant to a depth of 165 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

Stuhrling who?
Ordered the watch first and it was never shipped. Finally got the watch after calling customer service and getting it re-shipped. Admittedly, this is the fault of Amazon and not Stuhrling.

Beware this automatic self wind watch. It states there is a 36 hour power reserve but having worn the watch for a whole day and taking it off before bed, it had stopped by the following morning. The watch stopped for good on January 6th at 4.20pm. Can't blame the battery (there isn't one).

Deployment buckle clasp is awkward to use but you get used to it after a while. I chose this watch after reading the blurb on Stuhrling's website and some positive reviews on Amazon.com. I should have trusted my instincts and gone with a more known brand.

Also, take any "positive" reviews about Stuhrling watches with a pinch of salt. Stuhrling offers a free one year warranty extension just for leaving positive feedback.

Gorgeous watch . . . for a GIANT!
I initially purchased this watch as a birthday gift for my husband, but when I opened it up I couldn't believe my eyes -- it is HUGE! The watch is really beautiful, but the dial is enormous, and the metal is unusually thick. Unless you are an Extra Large man, you are going to have difficulty carrying off this watch. I unfortunately had to return it and find another more appropriate option for my husband.

Good Product
The watch was a gift. It arrived ahead of time and was packaged well. My friend was very happy with it and to this day has not had a problem with it. I do recomend this seller.