Stowa Partitio: The first 48 hours

**rockmastermike** · Apr 30, 2015, 01:22 AM

Quick Bottom line:

A well done affordable watch with a proven ETA engine (2801 Handwound) and cool retro styling.

From the Stowa website:

"The classic elegant three-hand watch is based on a 1930's model, a time when clearly designed
(influenced by Bauhaus) functional dials prevailed.

The minute- and second dial is exceedingly fine - divided in smallest partitions - which explains the name of the model: Partitio.

The crown and the buckle are engraved with the STOWA Logo."

They are right on all counts.

Very legible dial that has an eggshell texture and "syringe" hands:

Step back and see the whole watch....notice the sweep and has no tail.....love this small feature. I don't think I've seen it before, or at least not very often.

A "gentlemenly" 37mm but don't fooled - it wears larger because it is pretty much all dial. Here it is on my 7.5 wrist:

The lume is actually pretty good. Lasts through the night after the initial charge

Signed crown has deep logo:

**tribe125** · Apr 30, 2015, 02:28 AM

They're lovely, especially the white-dialled version. The creaminess of the hands and numerals is delightful.

I was really quite taken by that watch when I visited Stowa. Congratulations!

**OhDark30** · Apr 30, 2015, 02:35 AM

Thanks for posting your impressions and pics, RMM
It is clearly a gorgeous watch - congratulations and looking forward to hearing your thoughts as you wear it some more in different situations
I love that it is such a *rational* design, but with heart, practicality and elegance - a great combination
Must admit I'm also tempted :-)

**Hayseed Brown** · Apr 30, 2015, 03:27 AM

What a great watch. That thing is pure class. Enjoy it.

**rockmastermike** · Apr 30, 2015, 01:31 PM

Thank you, everyone - it is a joy to wear

**Der Amf** · Apr 30, 2015, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by tribe125

They're lovely, especially the white-dialled version. The creaminess of the hands and numerals is delightful.

I was really quite taken by that watch when I visited Stowa. Congratulations!

Another vote for the light dial version being the one to have. The subtle colours give an interest and charm that the black lacks, imo

**Nokie** · May 2, 2015, 10:01 PM

Great dial. Has a bit of the Nomo's Club going on with it IMHO.

**Seriously** · May 3, 2015, 08:54 AM

I want a black dial , but as far as I remember they only did black in auto when they introduced it , changed now , they can offer a handwind in black now :-)

Maybe one day :-)

Love the almost Max Bill esque case back , not as keen on this light dial version for some reason, maybe I just prefer black.... but I do have cream and white dials ....hmmmmm