Stuhrling Original

Stuhrling Original Men's 512.33111 Le Mans Sportsman Quartz Chronograph Black Dial Watch

• Round-shaped stainless steel case with stick marker indentations on bezel
• Chronograph with 60 minute counter and 24 hour indicator
• Small seconds sub-dial with date window between the 4:00 and 5:00 positions

Product Description

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The polished silver-tones of the Stuhrling Original Men's Le Mans Sportsman Quartz Chronograph Black Dial Watch add handsome style to this athletic design. A durable 316L surgical grade stainless steel case and bezel shine impressively next to the analog display. The black dial features silver-tone Roman numerals at each even hour and silver-tone luminous indices at each odd-hour position. The sweeping silver-tone second hand and the silver-tone luminous hour and minute hands complement the smooth style of this watch. An angled date window is featured between the four and five o'clock hours and three chronograph subdials display 60-minute, 24-hour, and 60-second time measurement. The triple row link bracelet adds to the stunning appearance of this watch and securely fastens with a deployment clasp. This timepiece offers reliable quartz movement and is protected by a durable mineral crystal. The watch is water resistant to a depth of 165 feet (50 meters).

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: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B0037NX9TQ
• Item model number: 512.33111
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87,005 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars exceptionally beautiful watch!!, September 16, 2010

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This review is from: Stuhrling Original Men's 512.33111 Le Mans Sportsman Quartz Chronograph Black Dial Watch (Watch)

Its an exceptionally beautiful watch with most of the desired features like chronograph movement nice bracelet....but its overpriced at Amazon, you can get at TJMAXX for under $150.00
after sales service is an issue with this brand as its not sold in any direct major stores

Thnx,
Vbahl