Stuhrling Original

Stuhrling Original Men's 149A.3315E55 Lifestyle 'Manchester' Dual-Time Automatic Watch

• Quality Automatic movement; Functions without a battery; Powers automatically with the movement of your arm
• Synthetic-sapphire crystal
• Case diameter: 41 mm

Product Description

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Bold and stately, the Stuhrling men's Manchester Dual Time automatic watch will keep you prompt for tee times and Sunday brunches--no matter how much fun you've had the night before. This timepiece is constructed with a 42-millimeter stainless steel case, a square stainless steel bezel, and a 23-millimeter perforated brown leather band with buckle clasp for breathability and casual style. A strong synthetic sapphire window protects the copper dial face, which features detailed vertical texturing and a playfully inverted design for a unique look. Arabic numerals in five-minute increments line the face, while two sub-dials located at the traditional three and nine o'clock positions convey the hour in both Roman numeral and Arabic numeral form. In addition, this handsome 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: B000RNPJGA
• Item model number: 149A.3315.E55
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,668 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sturling Dual time zone watch, January 18, 2008

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Anthony A. Scott - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stuhrling Original Men's 149A.3315E55 Lifestyle 'Manchester' Dual-Time Automatic Watch (Watch)

The only downside is remembering to wind up the watch. It has an exquisite design and feel. While traveling, I can keep up with both my body's time and the current time to regulate my meetings and eating habits. It is a very classy watch.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Swiss Watch, October 17, 2007

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Jeff L. Mackenzie "J Mac" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stuhrling Original Men's 149A.3315E55 Lifestyle 'Manchester' Dual-Time Automatic Watch (Watch)

This is a really great watch. It is every bit the quality and high retail value stated but not charged on the web. ... but two days after my buy, found it $60 less at another web site. I am a loyal Amazon customer, but that's a pretty big spread. I paid $260.