Stuhrling Original

Stuhrling Original Men's 165.331554 Lifestyle 'Winchester' Skeleton Automatic Watch

• Quality automatic movement; functions without a battery; powers automatically with the movement of your arm
• Reliable automatic-self-wind movement 20 jewels
• Beautifully decorated silver tone movement and case

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The exquisite Stuhrling Original Winchester skeleton automatic watch is anchored by the same reliable 20-jewel mechanical automatic movement (cal. ST-90089) as previously seen in two of Stuhrling's all-time best selling timepieces, the Delphi and the Alpine. But with the Winchester, the movement exhibits even more detailing and hand engraving than ever before. The simple three-hand movement with the well proportioned pumpkin style crown and the brushed finish skeletonized hands makes for a reliable and eye-catching timepiece that is never out of place.

An automatic (or self-winding) watch is fitted with a device (rotor) that automatically winds the spring by using the force of gravity. It needs no battery, but it will stop if you have been physically inactive for an extended period of time--as long as you're moving, the watch will stay powered. Swiss watchmaker Abraham-Louis Perrelet invented the self-winding mechanism in 1770. It worked on the same principle as a modern pedometer, and was designed to wind as the owner walked.

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Stuhrling Original is a brand whose rich historical roots date back centuries, and whose timepieces are as popular as ever due to the renaissance of mechanical self-winding watches among the discerning and style-conscious. In the world of fashion, fads may come and go, but a fine timepiece says a lot about your commitment to your own personal sense of style. The reputation of the Swiss watch is unmistakably a label of excellence and achievement; and rightfully so. At Stuhrling Original, we respect the art and tradition of the Swiss watch-making legend. All of our fine timepieces are produced with the utmost attention to detail and excellence by making the most of Swiss engineering, Swiss technology, and Swiss artisanship.

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000RNPJII
• Item model number: 165.331554
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,195 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Watch, January 19, 2009

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Shahid Alam (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stuhrling Original Men's 165.331554 Lifestyle 'Winchester' Skeleton Automatic Watch (Watch)

I bought this watch for myself in December after doing a lot of research and comparisons to many other different watches.

This watch is absolutely gorgeous; the clarity of the face and quality of the mechanics are very high. The watch is a real eye-catcher and is definitely a conversation starter. I've been asked many times about my watch doing ordinary things such as being in an elevator; eating, being out shopping. The watch is very different and unique.

Stuhrling are generally not sold here in Canada and that is why a lot of people have never seen anything like this before. No watch store I've been to carries anything like this watch.

I've only recently started wearing watches and this is my first leather strapped watch. It took some getting used to as I like to wear my watches a little loose so they have a bracelet feel to them. The leather strap is very comfortable and its got a nice shade of black to it; it really enhances the steel look of the watch; as do the blue minute/second dials.

The only complaint I have about the watch is that it is a little loud; I noticed this at the movie theater and during a scene where all was very quiet I could actually hear my watch ticking away...

Also due to it being charged by kinetic energy I find that if I don't wear the watch for 2 days then I do have to reset the time as it stops ticking. But resetting the time only takes a few seconds so its not really a big deal.

Overall if you are looking for something unique to wear and can't afford to spend thousands on a watch then this is very highly recommended.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Swiss?, December 23, 2008

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Mauricio (NY, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stuhrling Original Men's 165.331554 Lifestyle 'Winchester' Skeleton Automatic Watch (Watch)

Just for informational purposes, before you buy it, please be aware these watches are NOT Swiss made. I did research and found they are built somewhere in Asia. I purchased this watch a couple years ago from a retail store in the mall. Granted it looked good, but it lasted like 8 months. Your choice...

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bought Two Duds... Will Never Buy Stuhrling Again, September 22, 2009

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Daniel Meyer (Chicago, Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This is such a beautiful watch, and that's why I attempted to purchase this watch a second time, only to find that the second was also defective. I bought this watch about a month ago, and as soon as I took it out of the package and got it working, I fell in love with it. Within a day, it turned into a baby rattle; for some reason, it was rattling like crazy. I'm not very familiar with automatic watches, and so at first I thought this was normal. I looked up the issue online and found that it had something to do with a loose piece. Immediately I returned the item (you're not able to get a replacement, you actually have to get a return and buy another), in hopes that the watch I had bought was just defective. About a week later I received my second watch. On the second day, it flat out stopped working . Two defective watches! I was very irritated. Anyways, of course I didn't end up buying a third, and so I had to let this one go. It's very beautiful, and continues to receive great reviews on Amazon, but I had no luck with this one. I'd also like to mention that both of the watches I received were ticking audibly; you could hear them easily when you're just sitting and reading or watching TV. FYI, I got free shipping the first time and thought that this could have been the case of the rattling, but for the second watch, I paid for shipping and I still had an issue. A+ for Amazon (free shipping, fast refund, paid for return shipping, and I guess it's not their fault, at least I don't think), and F- for Stuhrling. ;(