Stuhrling Original

Stuhrling Original Men's 142A.EU.PK15 Lifestyle Collection Monarch Moon Quartz Pocket Watch

• Round stainless steel case; stainless steel polished step design bezel
• Chiffon striped pattern on main dial; circle design on sub-dials
• Arabic numerals at positions 3, 6, 9, and 12; moon phase, day and date sub-dials

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In the early days of timekeeping, when the art of horology was beginning to take its form, a watch was not something to be strapped to a wrist or any other part of the human anatomy. The art moved from clocks on a table or wall to a miniature size that one could keep in his pocket. And in those times, the only ones who could afford such a luxury as a personal “pocket watch” were royalty; Kings, Rulers, Emperors, Czars and the like. Stührling Original pays homage to the early beginnings of horology with a spectacular mechanical specimen fit for any Monarch with its Monarch pocket watch. And now, following in the triumphant path of the Monarch mechanical calendar pocket watch, comes the Monarch Moon a genuine moon phase quartz pocket piece. The Monarch Moon from Stührling Original boasts one of the most dynamic features in the world of horology, a genuine moon phase indication. Powering the timepiece is the steadfast Citizen-Miyota 6P21 quartz movement which also allows for the day of the week and date complications. With its retractable stand on the backside, the Monarch Moon makes a great desk ornament with its calendar for those times when you choose not to carry this extraordinary conversation piece in your pocket. The dial is magnificently dressed with vertical embossed striping on the main dial and a concentric circle design on the sub-dials. The silver faceted alpha style hands and markers are striking as they catch and refract the light in all directions. You may feel like a Monarch every time you pull the Monarch Moon out of your pocket to check the time. The case is forged from 316L surgical grade stainless steel with a large domed Krysterna™ crystal on the front to ensure durability. This fantastic multi-complication masterpiece is controlled by the pull-out knurled edge crown at twelve o’clock. The Monarch Moon comes equipped with a 14-inch stainless steel chain with an oversized lobster claw clasp.

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: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002YWZCXC
• Item model number: 142A.EU.PK15
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,777 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous Pocket Watch, June 7, 2011

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This is a beautiful watch. It has a very substantial feel to it. Once you pick it up you know that it is high quality. The face is a gorgeous color. There is a stand on the back and a good chain is included. This is not the style that has a cover. Nicely packaged with a polishing cloth included. I don't believe I could have made a better pocket watch purchase at any price.

2.0 out of 5 stars Lovely to look at but lousy timekeeper, February 4, 2012

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Gregory N Latiak - See all my reviews

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This watch looks beautiful, has a substantial feel to it and was pretty much what I was looking for to replace an existing pocketwatch. But the day/date dials prove hard to read -- find I need a magnifying glass to make out the labels and even then its hard. But its worse feature is that it is a poor time keeper. I would expect quartz movements to be reasonably accurate. But this one loses a couple of minutes a day -- so every time I go to put it on I need to reset it. And the setting process to synchronize the time/date/day/moon phase is straightforward but frustrating. Sure, I can ship it to another country for service but since it sort of works I am reluctant to throw more money into it. Sorry I bought it.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars defective an apparently a return, June 17, 2011

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Blankley, (Sapporo, Japan) - See all my reviews
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This item was shipped as a defective item. It arrived without the manufacturers plastic tab attached that stops the battery running down. Also the dial that sets the date was not operating. So, it was shipped to Japan and now I have the expense of returning it. Hopeless!@!@