[wim13]

Yep, I'm still holding out for a Marine Original Arabic. I was surprised by the potential for used watches though, I'd expect more than 15% off for that.

I also planned to wait for Marine Original Arabic with silver dial, but then saw this small print, and ultimately decided that I don't want to get slightly used watch with just 15% discount, without even seeing the condition. As for purchasing it at full price, I'm really considered getting Dekla instead.

 

[wim13]

I must confess, I have bowed out of the calendar wait. I have been researching watches with 6498s for months now and was fixed on the Stowa Marine Original as an entry level option (ultimately I'd like a Garrick S4). However, I ended up playing on eBay and AliExpress this weekend and bought case, dial and hands from a French e-shop (actually less than 20km from me) and a Seagull skeletonised movement from China... The Seagull is 3 Hz when I really wanted a 2.5 Hz but even if Stowa do 15% on their watch, I've still saved over €1000 to scratch this persistent itch. If the build kit doesn't work out, not much lost, and I can dissect the movement to my heart's delight. I could even replace the movement with a customised ETA if needed. Oh well, if the calendar had come up trumps in the first 10-12 days I would certainly have pulled the trigger.

Didn't you consider Dekla Deckwatch? Looks very similar to MO, is about 700 EUR cheaper, and Dekla seems to have very good reputation for quality.

 

[wim13]

Laco seems in different, and I'm not sure about Dekla as she is still a microbrand.
I'm just considering buy a deckwatch from Archimede or keep going on Stowa's MO...

I was also waiting for discount on Stowa MO, but ended up buying Laco Cuxhaven. It was arrived just before Christmas. It is a bit different aesthetics of course, but so far I'm very happy with it. Maybe will still buy MO next year though.
I did consider Archimede as well, but was put off by lack of decoration on the movement. IMHO movement is a huge part of charm of these watches.