koimaster
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Since: Dec 13, 2014 13:30:53 GMT -6
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Post by koimaster on Aug 13, 2019 16:34:42 GMT -6
I picked this gem up last year from a German watch forum with a lot of help from Gerdson. Olof was a go-between myself and the buyer Ping Pong who I think was a member here many years ago. At any rate, after several hits and misses between seller sending the watch where it did not belong, Gerdson finally received it and sent it to me. Watch is 50 years now so the bezel has abuse marks and you can tell it had been worn a lot which makes it all the more fun to wear to me. This was not a watch box queen, it was a working watch, not some prissy worker watch but the everyman's watch. Specs - • Circa 1968-1972 (serial number confirms 1969 when checked with Stowa) • diameter 38mm • height 12mm • movement Durowe 7525/2 INT, 21.600b/h • Non rotating bezel • Mineral crystal Photo with original worn crown (plating worn off) Photo by mike stuffler at WUS of his original which hass a replacement crown Watch looks good and fits well. A bit smaller than my more modern Stowa Seatime and Prodivers but I like the feel of this one a bit better. Original Bracelet which I have found to have been used by several brands in the late 60s. Clasp is easy to use. Re-sizing was pretty simple even for an old guy like me. Caseback Movement - movement Durowe 7525/2 INT, 21.600b/h www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&0&2uswk&Durowe_7525_2At 12mm in height the watch is not overly bulky as many are today. What it looks like on the wrist - Final impressions of the watch..... if you can find one like this and Stowa appeals to you, buy one.
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CHIP
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Name: Chip
Location: Dallas
Since: Oct 8, 2005 17:08:57 GMT -6
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Post by CHIP on Aug 13, 2019 17:37:04 GMT -6
It’s been a while since we’ve seen you, welcome back!
Awesome watch too, a good way to return!
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Post by muckymark on Aug 13, 2019 18:53:04 GMT -6
Nice watch. I did not realize Stowa had been around for 50 years. I like the lime green dial version of the current watch.
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priamo
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Name: Bernie
Location: NE USA
Since: Apr 23, 2018 14:22:24 GMT -6
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Post by priamo on Aug 13, 2019 19:49:48 GMT -6
An intriguing piece with character. fyi, Stowa is one of the 5 original Flieger manufacturers. IWC, A. Lange und Söhne, Stowa, Laco, and Wempe. Founded in 1927.
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Baco Noir
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Name: Roger
Since: Mar 14, 2011 13:09:50 GMT -6
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Post by Baco Noir on Aug 13, 2019 23:46:33 GMT -6
Nice watch. I did not realize Stowa had been around for 50 years. I like the lime green dial version of the current watch. Exactly! Love the watch and had no idea Stowa went that far back. I keep thinking about a Limette too.
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