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Sep 26, 2015, 01:38 PM
#1
Stowa Marine - auto vs manual
Browsing the Stowa site, it appears that the Stowa Marine Classic manual is more expensive than the same watch as an automatic.
Am I misreading? If not...why?
I actually prefer the handwind - but I'm not sure I want to pay MORE for the handwind than the auto!
[maybe I just answered the question???]
La lutte elle-même vers les sommets suffit à remplir un cœur d'homme; il faut imaginer Sisyphe heureux.
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Sep 26, 2015, 01:49 PM
#2
Same movement iirc, they modify it and remove the auto winding, guess it's not only a case of removing the rotor. And that extra work pushes the price.
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Sep 26, 2015, 04:24 PM
#3
Originally Posted by
meijlinder
Same movement iirc, they modify it and remove the auto winding, guess it's not only a case of removing the rotor. And that extra work pushes the price.
Stowa's web page claims the manual has a Unitas movement, and the auto has a 2824-2 in a choice of quality levels.
So...different movements.
La lutte elle-même vers les sommets suffit à remplir un cœur d'homme; il faut imaginer Sisyphe heureux.
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Sep 26, 2015, 04:28 PM
#4
Ok. Guess I recalled incorrectly...
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Sep 28, 2015, 03:49 PM
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I paid a fair amount for a manual without thinking about that vs auto too much; that said I do see your point. Get the auto and remove the rotor - simples
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Sep 28, 2015, 03:57 PM
#6
The unitas used has "A high-quality hand-wound movement with screw balance and swan neck regulator, Geneva Stripes finish and blued screws"
The auto mentions none of these things.
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Sep 28, 2015, 05:17 PM
#7
Interesting.
I prefer handwind, myself, and have been generally happy to see others pay a premium for auto (lazy bums!) - This seems like this watch company thinks like I do! Quartz < Auto < Handwind!
I may have to buy one, just to demonstrate solidarity.
La lutte elle-même vers les sommets suffit à remplir un cœur d'homme; il faut imaginer Sisyphe heureux.
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Sep 28, 2015, 05:30 PM
#8
INCOMING
I took the easy way out - this one is on it's way to me...at the same time that I am on my way to Berlin.
Here's hoping I get home before it arrives.
The crystal will need some work...or replacement. Don't know what else it will need.
old is good!
While I was at it...this one popped up. Also INCOMING:
But, neither one will be in time for Saturday's party in Berlin, so I suppose I'll just have to shop when I get there. It's a dirty job, but someone has to do it.
La lutte elle-même vers les sommets suffit à remplir un cœur d'homme; il faut imaginer Sisyphe heureux.
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Sep 28, 2015, 08:47 PM
#9
Oh dear...did I forget to mention this one?
La lutte elle-même vers les sommets suffit à remplir un cœur d'homme; il faut imaginer Sisyphe heureux.
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Sep 28, 2015, 08:48 PM
#10
The Dude Abides
^^^^
You are doing your part to keep the watch economy going strong....
Nice selection.
"Either He's Dead, Or My Watch Has Stopped....."
Groucho Marx