[StufflerMike]

I was looking at their prodiver but passed on it when I noticed they now don't state "made in Germany."

Did you noticed „Made in Germany“ being engraved on the back ?

 

[StufflerMike]

2-3 weeks to build that?

The process of assembling does not take 2-3 weeks. However, you should note that Stowa does not produce for inventory.

 

[StufflerMike]

Is it just me or are there others disappointed at the choice (and small discount) of watches selected for the advents calendar this year? Is the plan to push out the ones that stalled in the Actionsuhren section in the past again during this occasion?

A declining Interest in Stowa watches in general maybe ?! I am a bit tired of seeing all those limited editions or special models, basically just featuring a change in colour (dial or case). Bought my last Stowa in 2018, turned towards Dekla, Hanhart, Nomos since then.

 

[StufflerMike]

I think that Stowa offers a good variety of designs; dress watches, diver watches, pilot watches and marine watches. When I look a Sinn or even Laco, they are more oriented towards tool watches; diver and pilot watches

No doubt about the current „variety of designs“. but what does it really say about the brand. I moderated the Stowa forum for almost 20 years and -believe it or not - in my book the „good variety of design“ hasn‘t experienced much impetus in terms of creating new (!) designs. IMO the Rana (2015) was the last remarkable new design and flopped. Everything that came after that was actually just tinkering with well-known designs, add another dial color, add a bronze case, add different color to numbers/indexes, add the hundredth limited edition. Nothing refreshing new. What about a pink dialed Stowa Marine, limited to only 50 pieces, c‘mon.

 

[StufflerMike]

3 sold, 5 still available. That‘s something I haven‘t noticed 2018-2020.

 

[StufflerMike]

Is there only one watch available for each day?

That‘s how an advent calendar works, if not it is just a Christmas Sale Which is Stowa‘s term on Instagram. Anyway, does not matter that much. Very unusual compared to former advent calendars.

 

[StufflerMike]

I know this is off topic, but does anyone have any idea if Stowa will make a move towards implementing notable in-house manufacturing/movements? I wouldn't mind seeing an option or two just to see what they can pull off. Not complaining at all about the current use of ETA and Selitta, as they currently do offer a lot of watch for the money.

Now on topic, I purchased an Antea 365 from last year's advent, and it's been nothing but a joy to wear. Why not offer display and pre-owned watches (but in great condition) directly to customers, instead of dumping them onto the grey market? So far so good:

Notable in-house movements ? What could that be ?
Movements from Tempus Arte Group ? UWD ? I tend to say that we won‘t see that. Too expensive, a Stowa with UWD movement would cost double the price of a Rana.
Movements from other German manufacturers ? Nomos ? Nomos does not sell ebauches to other companies. Damasko ? Might be an option if Stowa is willing to pay the price which will catapult a Stowa Klassik into the €1800 - €2000 bracket. See what Germano and Findeisen ask for watches with Damasko movements.

Stowa sells all watches (new, display) directly to their customers. Never ever noticed they are dumping watches onto the grey market. IMHO and as far as I remember they never did. Not their business model.

 

[StufflerMike]

I agree;
But i See a small Business case in Highly deckorated Standard movements, that could be sourced via the new Company structure.
Customized via online configuration, for stowaristi hardcore Fans.
Not for Stowas Core Business.

What price range would you be envisaging ?

 

[StufflerMike]

Interesting the watch they released for day 14. Never seen that dial configuration before.

Was made for the japanese market.

 

[StufflerMike]

That is a different dial, Mike.

Yes, a different dial. As Stowa mentiones, the second series (of the special edition for the japanese market) wasn‘t taken by the customer. Identical rotor engraving.

 

[StufflerMike]

I am so looking forward to this year's Advent Calendar. What deals can we expect?

In the first place my question would be „can we expect another Advent Calendar after all?“

 

[StufflerMike]

It looks like they have announced the calendar for this year! Everyone get their alarm clocks ready!

It‘s a Christmas Sale now. Anyway

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[StufflerMike]

It sounds intriguing but not sure what to actually expect?

Today a discount of €330 for a Klassik Flieger White. Tomorrow ? Who knows.