STOWA

[overakias]

στο πρώτο βίντεο πως γίνεται η κοπή με λέιζερ?

[Megalos]

παντως οπως λεει ο Θωμας οντως Μαριε εχει αρχισει η επιστροφη στις ''φυσιολογικες '' διαστασεις
classic for ever ...

[Blackbird]

Αυτή την επιστροφή δε τη βλέπω. Η Ρόλεξ μεγαλώνει, η Ωμέγα συνεχίζει στα μεγάλα και η Πανεράι έβαλε φέτος πρώτη φορά ένα 47άρι στη βασική σειρά.

[marios_ch]

STOWA
Lesser known watch brands



In addition to bringing you all the latest news about the best in Swiss made watches, we also like to feature some worthy but lesser known brands from Europe, the States and other parts of the world. One such watch brand with a dedicated worldwide clientele is German made STOWA watches.

The company was founded in 1927 by Walter Storz, who, while struggling for a name for his company, hit upon the idea to take the first three letters of his surname and the first two letters of his first name to create STOWA. Encouraged by the success of STOWA, in 1935, Walter Storz enlarged the scope of his business and began manufacturing his watches in a small rented space located in Pforzheim, Germany.



By 1938, the company was sufficiently successful that Walter built his own factory.

In just eleven years, STOWA had developed a global reputation as the maker of quality timepieces.

In 1939, Stowa started manufacturing the “Beobachtungsuhr” (“Observation watch”) or “B-Uhr” which was the wristwatch used by the German Luftwaffe. Five companies were commissioned by the German government to manufacture the B-Uhr – A. Lange & Söhne, Laco, Wempe, International Watch Company and STOWA. STOWA still manufactures a homage to the B-Uhr (the Airman) and of the five original manufacturers, its homage is considered the closest in design and function to the original World War Two German B-Uhrs.

On 23 February 1945, the STOWA factory was destroyed during an Allied bombing raid. Whilst a new factory was being built, Walter Storz moved production to Rheinfelden (a town close to the German/Swiss border) to ensure that manufacture of his watches could continue.



In 1951, STOWA built a new factory in Rheinfelden as well as rebuilding the destroyed factory in Pforzheim. Both factories were kept open to increase watch production. By the 1950s STOWA watches were distributed to almost 80 countries around the world with more than 50% of production being exported.

In 1960, Walter Storz’s son, Werner, joined the business, mainly focusing on overseas markets. Walter Storz died in 1974. Werner Storz managed STOWA until 1996 when it was purchased by Jörg Schauer. Werner Storz died in 1998.

STOWA has five model lines:

Antea – a replica of an original STOWA design from the 1930s
Airman (Flieger) – a homage to the original B-Uhr
Marine – a watch based on the marine chronometers used in navigation
Prodiver – a diving watch water resistant to 1000m
Seatime – a sports watch water resistant to 300m

The movements in STOWA’s watches are for the time being mostly ETA movements with significant decoration and, in the case of the Airman Original, mechanical modifications.

However, since Jörg Schauer also happens to own the Durowe (Deutsche Uhrenrohwerke) movement brand, it is anticipated that Durowe movements will be used in STOWA watches in the near future.





Unlike many of the large Swiss brands with worldwide retail distribution deals, STOWA’s route to market is almost exclusively direct to the customer via its website or from its factory in Engelsbrand.

STOWA believes this helps to keep their distribution, wholesale and retail costs down thereby allowing their prices to be lower than if their watches were distributed through a traditional retail network.

Perhaps more significantly for watch collectors, the other major advantage is that you can contact Jörg Schauer directly to ask questions about the watches.

http://www.clicktempus.com/blog/lesser- ... ands-stowa

[stavros_ch]

Το Seatime ειναι ρολογαρα!

[eisenberg]

Ωραια αναφορα Μαριε

Stowa,αγαπημενη μαρκα και χαμηλου προφιλ!

[i palios]

Μου αρεσουν ιδιαιτερα τα κλασσικα. Tο τελευταιο το μπερδευεις με τα Nomos.

[marios_ch]

Watch Lust: Stowa Flieger Chrono







I’m a huge fan of pilot watches. While many look all too similar, there are also those pieces that, within the constraints of the very traditional pilot watch aesthetic, stick out from the crowd. A perfect example is the upcoming release from Stowa, the Flieger Chrono. Tradition, simplicity and mechanical complication meet perfectly in this seriously lust worthy watch.

Case: Stainless steel, fine matt, grinded by hand
Movement: Valjoux 7753 automatic
Function: hour, minutes, 30 minute recorder (stop function)
Dial: Black matte
Lens: Front sapphire crystal domed and sapphire display case back
Strap: Leather strap or metal bracelet
Water Res.: up to 5 ATM
Diameter: 41 mm (50.20 mm lug-to-lug)
Thickness: 14.7 mm
Lug Width: 22 mm
Warranty: 2 years

At first glance, the Flieger Chrono seems like so many other very well produced pilot watches. It features traditional and elegant design and is powered by a decorated Valjoux 7753 automatic movement. Upon further inspection however, your realize that Stowa has taken simplicity to a whole new level with the Flieger Chrono. The face is clean, with no markings nonessential to the function of time telling – no logos, no indication of where the watch was made. Further, for the sake of simplicity, Stowa has even eliminated a permanent second hand all together. The chrono has been paired down to just a large chrono second hand and one oversized 30 minute sub-dial. That’s it.

To put a point on it, here’s what Stowa has to say about active second dials on chrono’s in general, “As for chronographs, the permanent second dial really only indicates whether or not the watch is running; otherwise it often interferes with visual appearance or needs to be integrated in the design with some minor flaws. Only very few watchmakers manage to include the dial of the permanent second nicely or to even highlight its position on the major dial.” A pretty bold statement, but in the case of the Flieger Chrono, 100% true. This choice to remove the permanent second makes complete sense on this watch, removing any distraction from a beautifully designed and perfectly implemented pilot watch.

The Flieger Chrono can be yours for around $1,900.

http://wornandwound.com/2011/10/03/watc ... er-chrono/

[eisenberg]

Μαριε στο μυαλο μου εισαι!

Προχθες το ζαχαρωνα στο σάιτ της Στοβα αυτο το κομματι!

Πολυ το γουσταρω...

[marios_ch]

μετρημενο φιλε και με καλη τιμή.........