Stuhrling Original

Stuhrling Original Men's 136.33451 Special Reserve 'The Louis' Master Calendar Automatic Watch

• Quality automatic movement; functions without a battery; powers automatically with the movement of your arm
• Reliable automatic-self-wind movement 22 jewels
• Master calendar (day, date, and month) and 24-Hour complications

Product Description

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Bold and busy, the Stuhrling men's Louis Master Calendar automatic watch is the stylish timekeeping equivalent of a businessman's Blackberry. This handsome watch is constructed with a 43-millimeter gold-tone case, a gold-tone gear-shaped stainless steel bezel, and a 20-millimeter black leather band with pushbutton-deployment clasp. A strong synthetic sapphire window protects the unusual dial face, which features gold-tone hour dashes and an Arabic numeral at 12 o'clock. Three gold-tone sub-dials settled between four and eight o'clock depict the day, month, and 24-hour clock, while just below 12 o'clock rests a date calendar. In addition, this striking watch includes automatic-self-wind movement and is water resistant to 165 feet.

The Stuhrling Original Story

With dedication to the heritage of Swiss watchmaking, Stuhrling Original timepieces appeal to the most discriminating taste at reasonable prices. The company has roots dating back to the 1800's when Switzerland emerged as the global leader in watchmaking. Stuhrling Original remains committed to its mission of preserving the high standards set in Switzerland manufacturing all of their fine timepieces in their Swiss-owned factory! Each and every model conveys an inimitable story with extraordinary style. You'll find heirloom selections for both men and women that even the most astute watch collector will cherish and admire.

In the workshops of Stuhrling Original, the unit specializing in mechanical movements, component selection, assembly, lubrication, adjustment and testing creates horological wonders entirely under vigilant attention of Swiss ownership and supervision. It is these workshops that produce the mechanical engines that are famous for meeting the highest existing criteria in there category. Starting with the main plate, the assembly process is performed in several consecutive stages up until anchoring the balance spring, which sets the watch into motion. Assembling a Stuhrling Original mechanical automatic movement comprises no less than 30 checkpoints, spread throughout the assembly process. Adjusting the angle of lift of the pallets, centering the balance-spring, poising the balance are just a few examples of these checkpoints; of which all are designed to enhance the performance of each movement. The movement must meet no less than seven criteria, including a mean variation in rate which is the highest standard in the industry in its class.

Stuhrling Original cases are distinguished by their technical complexity, their high-end aesthetic appeal and the quality of their finish. The watch cases are made from antimagnetic 316L surgical grade stainless steel, an extremely sophisticated alloy designed to stand up to intensive use. The rough parts, known as "middlecases" are blanked from a metal bar using a high-performance press. They then undergo eight successive stamping operations of a strength increasing gradually from 20 to 85 tons. Before each swaging operation, the middlecase is refired at a temperature of 1100 degrees Celsius, so as to temporarily reduce the hardness to a total stamping pressure of more than 400 tons. Finishing the cases then calls for fifteen polishing operations, all performed by hand alternating with nine baths guaranteeing immaculate cleanliness. Other components of the cases, such as rotating bezels or rider tabs also require a meticulous finish. The components of the cases are finally assembled by hand and rigorously tested.

Each Stuhrling Original dial has been designed to enable optimal read-off at a glance, while adding an element of artistic design. Stuhrling Original's dials are blanked from a brass plate and two cylindrical feet are soldered below to ensure security with the movement. Polishing operations, creating special effects through the use of vintage hydraulic German machines, and electroplating are just some of the more than forty operations required to make most StuhrlingOriginal dials. The transparent protective coating is applied in an immaculately clean environment before the various inscriptions are transfer printed using a gelatin pad which takes an impression from an inked block. On many of the dials the hour markers are either individually applied by hand or embossed into the dial and then topped with a special dye. The application of Super Luminova is performed by artisans with a nozzle pen connected to a high-pressure pipe which calls for intense concentration. Once finished, each dial undergoes careful aesthetic scrutiny under extreme magnification, as well as technical testing, to ensure it complies with all predefined dimensions and specifications.

Through meticulous labor, rigorous testing and examination of each timepiece by expert horologists, the vision of the Stuhrling Original timepiece is brought to life inside our workshops, where...

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000RNJK1K
• Item model number: 136.33451
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,036 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars One of the worst automatics, March 7, 2010

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G. Georgiev (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This watch is a huge disappointment. After not even a year, it already broke. Automatics are supposed to last a long time. Too bad this thing didn't even make it through a year. I agree with the first review: this watch was probably made in china.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars At a loss for words, May 20, 2009

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Anthony "AW" (NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Stuhrling Original Men's 136.33451 Special Reserve 'The Louis' Master Calendar Automatic Watch (Watch)

the second I saw this thing I knew I was sending it back. The fact that the clasp was missing a piece (couldn't put it on) just helped the decision. would have been fine if it were $50 (and came with a working clasp), but it's too expensive for a "toy." Picture was very misleading: is it a cartoon or photo? Also, my guess is it was completely made in china. For [...] bucks it didn't even come in a watch case. It came in a cheap carboard braclet type box that was partially crushed. couldn't have been more dissapointed. The return went smoothly and all is well, but I won't be looking at this brand again.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Went ahead and got this watch, February 16, 2010

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RollingPandaMan - See all my reviews

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My first impression was how much shinier this watch was in person than it's shown in the pictures here. Normally the strap wouldn't fit my wrist because I have very small wrists, but I got that leather hole puncher a couple weeks back and sized it so it's perfect. My favorite part about this watch is the gear design. I don't see too many like that around.