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Yeah, I keep telling myself Type A is more popular so they've led with it. I actually emailed them to ask if they'd be willing to say if a Type B would be in the event, somewhere, but I couldn't get them to spill the beans!
So I was also waiting for a Type B. I was excited it came up last night. I swear I completed the order, but I don't see any record of it today on the site or on my credit card. Is that because I didn't complete the order or because they are away on holiday?
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I bought yesterday and got an email from [email protected] as an order confirmation after I placed it. They emailed me a little later asking my wrist size.
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Main competitors = Laco Cuxhaven/Bremerhaven, Archimede Deck Watch and Dekla Deck Watch.
Ha, yeah I gave up ten days ago and bought a VC manual wind! Also a 6498 kit for a more direct replacement.
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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'm not sure how often they pop up in your region (if avoiding customs fees), but there's also the pre-owned market for Stowa. If you do so, buy through the highest rated sellers you can find. Forums, ebay, etc.
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.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 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.
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The Archimede IMHO the logo dominates the dial a bit too much for my taste, and they don't do anything to the movement (Stowa has Swan Neck IIRC etc.) but overall it is the most similar of them to the Stowa.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 have a Dekla Deck Watch and its for sure a quality piece. If you're outside the US, I'd recommend them without hesitation. Inside the US, they moved to WatchBuys and not as good a deal as before - otherwise I'd order another watch from them.
I think I've seen that Stowa prices are going up on Jan 1 so if Stowa is the one you're set on, perhaps best to act quick.
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I ordered the same one and have not heard on shipping yet either. Hopefully soon!
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I ordered in the same time frame and they sent an email saying they'd be closed from roughly Christmas to Jan 10th for the holidays. So I imagine they're just now ramping back up again. Hopefully soon.
In November 2006 I ordered a FO L.E. and waited for their 'Go and fetch it from Engelsbrand' till October 2008.........
Three weeks isn't worth to talk about,
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Didn't know they closed that long for Christmas was hoping they were back last week, Hopefully we hear soon. Only 3 weeks now and they did say 3 to 4 so I suppose no point chasing them yet.
That seems a ridiculously long time. Had you paid in full? Don't mind a few weeks after paying in full but a timeline like that they should surely just take a deposit.In November 2006 I ordered a FO L.E. and waited for their 'Go and fetch it from Engelsbrand' till October 2008.........
Three weeks isn't worth to talk about,
Volker
They didn't ask to pay anything as a deposit. I paid the full price when I collected the watch in Engelsbrand.
Looking at the watch's movement a wait even longer would have been suffered by me,
Geneva stripes, perlage, blued screws, goldplated balance bridge, balance cock.....................gorgeous!
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