It seems that most of the Advent calendar items are now on offer at a 15% discount. While this is nice, my recollection is that the discount was in the 30% range going back a few years ago. When I picked up an Advent sale Stowa a few years ago I felt I received a tremendous bargain that was hard to resist… at 15% off the watch would already have to be on my short list before picking it up.Is it just me or is interest in Stowa declining?
They without doubt make good watches, but personally I have become a bit disinterested in the brand. I am tired of the limited editions, I dislike models sharing the same case design and I am bored of the limited choice of movements. The constant price increases (another due next month) means I don't see where the value now lies, as they are now competing with some major brands in terms of price point - prices have gone up, but their offer hasn't improved, while their competitors have. These advent calendar offers used to sell out in seconds, now they sit for days without being sold.
A 15% discount is wonderful if you already want the watch, but it’s not going to sell out in a few minutes/hours like in the past when larger discounts were typical. Also, these are not brand new watches… According to Stowa, “Condition as new or with slightest micro scratches.” Although I have to say my Advent purchase was in pristine condition.That's true but what do other companies give you at this time of year? Mostly nothing or price increase for december time.
Nomos is the only other watchmaker that i know to have a calendar right now and there are no watches.
The Advent watches are backed by the full Stowa warranty, and at least in my case, in perfect condition. But I do think a discount of more than 15% would make for a more enticing dealYep, 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.
