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| Stowa Marine Original 80th Anniversary LE | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Thu Jul 24th, 2008 09:01 pm |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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I have a give a big thanks to 3T stalwart and Bond brief wearing madman Ablejack for the heads up in this one. thanks also to Oscar for jarring my memory with his excellent pix and passing thought of selling his watch. Most will know the watch. Offered via pre-order at Watchbuys I felt it a bit rich for my blood and didn't pull the trigger. I was then further debased when the watch sold out in hors if I recall correctly. Kinda forgot about it until recently when O posted up. What can I say? For me this is a very special watch and my first Stowa. The watch is simply flawless. The beautiful enamel dial and blued hands are the very definition of understatement. What an outstandingly beautiful movement! I've gone so far as to mimic my mentor by ordering the gray ostrich strap which I think just looks tops. The supplied strap is going to be worn as I am certain this is staying in my stable for a long time. this is too solid a timepiece to be a hangar queen. I picked this up this morning from the P.O. and it was funny when my colleagues saw it. My female office mate who I think has pretty darn good taste actually said, that watch speaks to me". this from a non-WIS who is slowly slipping into WISness. (She bought her significant other a Red October after I showed her it in one of the newsletters) My CT surgeon buddy who just recently picked up a PAM98 was a bit dumbfounded too. He said it wasn't like anything he normally sees me wearing. Other said it was plain. Well, its funny how everyone has a different perception about the watch and that they are all semi-infected enough to have an opinion. I have a sense my tastes are changing a bit and I am semi-helpless to resisting a handcranking timepiece. Combine that with the classic beauty, exquisite craftsmanship and exclusivity this timepiece provides and you have one ecstatic WIS. A little off the beaten path imho. Thanks for having a look! I am heading to CJ's in a bit to share the joy! Q & Ds:      
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| Posted: Thu Jul 24th, 2008 09:48 pm |
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hucky 3T WIS 
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OOOOhhh, Pax, I likey, Im no one for small watches, but this one I can wear! Great score. cheers
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| Posted: Thu Jul 24th, 2008 10:30 pm |
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OldeCrow 3T WIS 
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Now that is a Stowa that I would buy! Congratulations!
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| Posted: Thu Jul 24th, 2008 10:42 pm |
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KenC Admin 
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Simply awesome, PAX! Simply awesome!
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| Posted: Thu Jul 24th, 2008 11:33 pm |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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LOL I looked at it Mark. :D Glad to see a 3Ter scored it. :) Big congrats on that beauty. ;) perfect.gif
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| Posted: Fri Jul 25th, 2008 08:24 am |
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Ablejack 3T WIS 
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That enamel looks like milk! The watch is precisely what I find elegant in watchmaking. Finely tooled mechanics, classic clean utilitarian case and dial. Just enough boldness with the blued hands and red 12 without being fussy. Anyone who considers it "plain" probably wouldn't appreciate the dazzling watchsmithing (not to mention the swan's neck!) discreetly displayed in the case back. It's the perfect understated cranker in my opinion. At once stunning, simple and sublime. (did I mention that I like your watch?) Now about that woman with good taste....
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| Posted: Fri Jul 25th, 2008 08:49 am |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Congrats Mark
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| Posted: Fri Jul 25th, 2008 11:57 am |
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Edgel 3T WIS 
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Gawd help me! I'm lusting again! hearteyes.gifhearteyes.gifhearteyes.gif
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| Posted: Fri Jul 25th, 2008 12:17 pm |
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chris s. 3T WIS 
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Pax, That's one Very Nice "TimePiece" hand6.gifhand6.gif
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| Posted: Fri Jul 25th, 2008 01:29 pm |
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canadajo 3T WIS 
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saw this watch last night up close and the fit and finish is ridiculous ...... wore beautifully ...... it takes your breath away really ......
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| Posted: Fri Jul 25th, 2008 01:34 pm |
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StephenF111 3T WIS 
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Now that really is a bit special. Pure class.
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| Posted: Fri Jul 25th, 2008 03:01 pm |
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mcwright Admin 
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That is one very handsome Stowa. You can go crazy with trying different straps on it too. Very nice!
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