Customer Reviews

Stuhrling Original Men's 173L.33152 Special Reserve 'Aviator Calendar' Swiss Quartz Watch

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As already said, looks even better than the picture on the web site. Move oval-shaped than I expected, but that actually helps with the appearance of this large watch I think.

Takes 10+ minutes to set the moon-phase, but once it's set it should be OK for good .. clever design. The strap is also clever, as you don't need to keep on bending the leather to fit it into the buckle like normal, so it should last much longer. Instructions were a bit obscure, but it's not that difficult to work out.

Some really good reviews for this watch at the overstock web-site :

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Just don't see how you could beat this for value, [...] including delivery to Australia.

I bought this watch knowing that it is not made by Swiss gnomes, but rather someplace else with cheap labor. Not to worry as long as it is being made by that labor to Swiss specs. I think it probably is. I really like the watch and don't care where it was made. I wanted a silver moon phase watch and this one looks good, with the hands easy to read. The only fly in the ointment is the band. Once I figured out how to make the band work, the band is no longer a problem. I have never had this type of clasp/buckle before, so this rookie needed instructions. The instructions are the fly, for a rookie using this band. They are bad period. I would rate the watch a 5 star if those instructions were clear. Not sure why they didn't just go with a regular band? I also have given the watch a stern test in wearing it when I golf, and my game requires a lot of strokes each round, it is still working after a months worth of almost daily play. I recommend the product.

I recently accepted a promotion and decided that it was time to get a sophisticated, stylish watch that wouldn't require a home equity loan to pay for it. I came across this watch and liked the way that it looked compared to other watches in the same price range. I was a bit hesitant judging by the pictures that are on the site, but after getting the watch, I must say that I am very impressed. I get more compliments on this watch, and the detail is amazing. It certainly looks much better in person.

My only complaint, which has been stated in numerous reviews already, is the watch band and the lack of instructions. I had never used a watch band such as this one before. Once you use your "logic" to figure it out, it's actually a very nice watch band and one that I would want on other watches that I have. I actually ended up having to "Google" how to close the watch band. FOr those of you purchsing this watch, there are actually two "buttons" on the clasp that you can press and the watch band "opens up." After figuring this out, you only have to set it once and that's it.

If you are looking for a new watch or one to add to your collection, I am confident that you will enjoy this watch. For the price, it's hard to beat!

- Zac

Good looking watch. All the features are as mentioned. However, instruction to use the band was not clear. Anyway, they have a very useful video in their site: [...]

When ordered with Amazon Prime shipping, this watch is an excellent value. The pictures give you an idea of the beauty and design of this watch- when you receive it you'll be turning it to catch the light and see the full detail in the face and case.
I purchased an Invicta watch through another source and this watch at about the same time. The Invicta fell apart after a month and I have not had any trouble with this watch. The watch is very solid, is striking as a dress watch but tough enough to stay on your wrist for all occasions.
The time of day is easy to read. The day, date, and month can be obstructed by the hands at certain times of day. This is not a great drawback, just an observation.
Setting the moon phase is somewhat complicated, requiring a reference to the instruction manual for a chart or a lunar calendar. I set mine close and slapped it on my wrist.
I have large wrists and the strap does fit on the last hole comfortably
I would whole-heartedly recommend this to anyone with an appreciation of watches, especially someone starting a collection.

What a great watch! The picture does not fully describe the beauty. This is my first true moon phase watch, having previously owned a sun moon phase. Setting the correct moon phase was simple and took only a few minutes. I did have a bit of a problem with band, but you have to read the instructions first.My watch keeps time perfectly and the moon is right on schedule.

this is stunning. although it is already attractive in the pictures, it looks even more outstanding in reality. the dial give it a very rich look.

the strap has very good leather.

This is a pretty nifty watch. It's a bit tricky to set, but all the instructions are in the packaging. You just have to read very carefully. Definitely worth the money and very unique in it's look. I've already gotten several comments about it and I've only been wearing it for about a week.

There's not much to say about quality and design--you can observe from the other reviews that it's awesome.
Especially with these amazon.com discount offer, because you won't find another timepiece with sapphire glass and correct moon-phase display for below $100-$200.

Use it to your advantage! I've already tried to promote myself as a astrology-lover(although I'm not), which has be interpreted by a girl in the right way ;-)

If you don't want to have that romantic image--no problem, these watch have white face and black leather band--they look more serious and universal than the analogous Stuhrling Original Men's 173L.33151.

So, classy look for unbelievably cheap price with an option of mystery--what else do you need in your mid 20s?

And this hasn't been written by a Stuhrling employee: I'm a regular customer, but they give an additional 12-month warranty for writing reviews here =)

This is a beautiful watch. The pictures don't do it justice at all. People who see it have to look twice at it.Coould't have made a better choice.