Stowa Marine Original Review In Depth

[@WVFreebyrd]

I've had one for two years now (except mine has a standard second hand vs. the 60 second track at the bottom). Absolutely no problems. It may get a minute off every 6-8 weeks at most. The "silver" dial looks great. I don't think they offer it any more. I actually had a co-worker mention the "blue" hands one day. It will run for about 1 3/4 days without wearing it. This was probably the most extravagant purchase in my entire life. Totally satisfied and feel it was money well spent.

[@johnwheelwright799]

I've enjoyed mine for about 10 years now and am about ready to pass it on to my son. Mine is polished with a bright white dial.This watch is undervalued, IMHO.

[@wvfreebyrd3587]

How has the "polished" look held up over time. Has it faded, worn off or tarnished? Thought about getting one but that question is what is holding me back.

[@yousif5191]

Wv I will answer on John's behalf. No it does not change unless you are planning to take it literally and go marine exploring 😂😂😂

[@johnwheelwright799]

Sorry for the delay. This is a solid stainless steel case. It has held up very well with no rub off, discolouration or otherwise.

[@alb.1911]

Beautiful underrated classic. Love it! This one with the silver dial is the one to buy!

[@patrickcannady2066]

You can hack the 6498 if you let the power run down sufficiently...just pull out the crown, apply back pressure to the crown to stop the seconds hand, then release it to restart the seconds hand. Push the crown in, and then wind the watch. It's an easy watch to regulate, too, most any competent watch maker can regulate it for you to COSC specs of -4 to +6 seconds a day.

[@thorne62]

love your review of my favorite watch, I bought the stowa Marine original with the white dial about a month-and-a-half ago, I have about 35 watches in my little collection and I have so much trouble changing that watch for any of the other ones, so it's safe to say that I haven't worn any other watch but my new stowa Marine original, such a beautiful timepiece, can't get enough of it. When I was deciding to purchase the watch, I was emailing direct to the stowa company, any questions that I had the girls or the employees there answered quite promptly and directly, it was a great experience purchasing my watch through them, I would have to say the watch was easy to sell by itself, but the employees that I deal with at the Stowa company sold the watch as well, Great quality of a product and outstanding service and communication. I'm trying to save up because there is another watch that stowa produces I would love to purchase...

[@nodidog]

Love this. To me, it looks like an every day A. Lange & Soehne 1815. Fantastic classic design, paired with top-level German execution.

[@MajinHico]

Movement is even better than A. Lange & Soehne.

[@SylvainDuford]

One of my favourites, on my shortlist.

[@MrPleers]

This watch is exactly my cup of tea.

[@MajinHico]

This movement adheres to minimalist standards, is likely one of the most robust ever made, and has the potential to last for many generations and probably no one can compete.

[@mdunn6900]

Thanks for the review! Beautiful watch and thoughtful comments.

[@stevenuk]

An accurate ship navigation clock in the 1700s was the equivalent of GPS today. Great watch and review.

[@twhite7900]

Great review, I was looking at a similar model on Stowa’s website. Well executed and contained all the information I was looking for especially regarding wearability. Thanks again

[@hjander]

The older I get the less I want (or need) to wear a "polished" dress watch. The brushed case tones this Marine down to a daily wear for me. Thanks.

[@SJCB27]

Can't understand the negativity about the strap. Stowa straps are very good quality and the cream face and brushed case look absolute class on the brown with cream stitching. Very seriously considering buying this exact watch and found this video very helpful. Thanks for posting.

[@rightuppercut1426]

Si Bullock: And? Did you get it?

[@SJCB27]

Right Uppercut Ended up getting the STOWA 40mm Flieger A which, although the supplied strap is very good, now resides on an RAF NATO from TimeFactors...

[@rightuppercut1426]

Si Bullock: Something different, but a beautiful watch too. Congrats.

[@russm535il]

Nice watch same movement as my Panerai 5 only the Panerai costs 4X as much ! The price that you pay for history !!

[@yousif5191]

Mate don't worry about no hacking. Patek calatrava manual still does'nt have it !!

[@pixelpanache]

You can hack this watch by pulling out the crown to the setting position, then very, very gently applying backwards twisting pressure (like you are going to turn the hands counterclockwise) until you feel the spot where you can hold back the mainspring and stop the seconds hand. Don't use enough force to actually move the hands, it's just a very delicate twisting force to stop and hold the movement. The watch will start again as soon as you release the pressure. This works with most handwinding watches including vintage watches and things like Speedmasters. It's easier to do when the watch isn't fully wound; if the watch is run down I normally wind a couple of turns to start the movement, use this hacking trick to set the time, then fully wind it. With a little practice you can stop and hold the seconds hand exactly at 12.

[@carlosmaeda776]

mmmm interesting, do I risk ruining the movement doing this?

[@zHumanfactor]

I would not recommend doing this "hacking" trick.

[@watch_general6753]

Wow real classic config with Small seconds hand and Arabic numerals and manual movt. But I like watching big seconds hands and like a rotor to wind it for me while I wear. I also kinda like the Roman numerals since it reminds me of older times.

[@WrongTimeWatch]

Thanks for the review. I have wanred to buy this watch for years, but have not pulled the trigger yet. are there any lower cost alternatives?

[@AdamEhrentraut]

Hamilton navy pioneer small seconds

[@javaman_54]

Incredibly beautiful. I’m going to get this watch. Thanks for a great review 👍🏽

[@martinlaw]

Nice Watch! I love Stowa too!!!

[@MrVoayer]

Lovely watch. Nice review even though a few more words about the case wouldn't come amiss. I see that big wheel is decorated as well. Was it standard or ordered extra?

[@RoelfvanderMerwe]

Very nice. I really like it

[@TheEricsheng]

May I know how we can set the time on this watch? As you mention the watch having non hacking movement, if the watch run 5 minutes faster eventually and I wanted to adjust the time 5 minutes backwards, can I just adjust it counterclockwise? Does it damaged the movement?

[@upendrashanbhag600]

Original, best watch. Liked it.

[@chucksw1]

will they sell this watch with the brown leather band as you have in this video? online it shows that it comes with the black leather strap.

[@dimbulb6443]

Do you prefer the 41mm original or the 36mm classic? If you could own only one?

[@mikaxms]

What about the lume? Does it have any?

[@samuele.marcora]

Did you try the 36 mm?

[@jerhunt4561]

At that price point and the type of timepiece it emulates I would expect hacking movement. Nice looking watch though.

[@jlg395]

That logo is terribly out of place on this classic watch. They should have stuck with the traditional "swooping S".

[@jacobliddiard158]

Would anyone mind recommend me more watches with this specific aesthetic style? -railroad track -arabic numbers -subdial for seconds -heated blue hands -white dial -no numbers in the railroad track

[@shiningyrlife]

I thought the hand is blue?

[@RHarack]

"Just One More Watch" claimed this movement on the Flieger classic was hacking.

[@ivermec-tin666]

RHarack, I believe he reviewed the 36mm, which comes with a different movement, ETA, IIRC. The unitas movement would not fit in a 36mm case.

[@duklyful]

Idea: Stowa Antea vs Nomos Tangente side by side

[@ryanorourke1331]

Are the numbers applied or printed?

[@veetour]

printed

[@MrEduwill]

What's your wrist size?

[@jamesccart]

That minute hand is pretty cool

[@VenerableYorge]

F A N T A S T I C ! ! ! 👍💯😀

[@Wvk5zc]

If only marine chronometer with second subdial in

[@raphael2966]

THEY JUST ANNOUNCED THE STOWA MARINE 36 TWO WEEKS AGO!!!!!!! No subdial though.

[@hansimgluck4817]

Dornblueth 2010 38.5mm

[@user-rx9ny4yo2e]

Stowa has them

[@SunsetSheen]

41mm case with 50mm lug to lug. They needa scale down those dimensions by 2mm. Such an amazing and unique looking watch but way too big.

[@rightuppercut1426]

I was seriously interested in the version without the subdial, but with a regular secondshand. Didn’t know it’s not hackable. That’s a dealbreaker unfortunately. Too bad, because it’s a great looking watch.

[@jm6723]

the central seconds Marine watches are hackable

[@JungleEddie]

What ever you do, don't fall off the boat. It only has 50m water resistance. You would think that would be good enough to swim back to the boat but no. It offends my sensibilities that you can't swim in a marine watch. Otherwise it is an amazing watch that I will not buy.

[@H0kram]

@Marcquise White 50m of water pressure can be achieved in a household. There's already 30m worth of water pressure coming out of a kitchen tap. This pressure includes the force one applies on the water, for example while jumping and swimming and pushing the watch through the water. 50 meters depth is just a reference for the force it can deal with. I'd say it can take a peaceful day at the pool but not much more.

[@tudou8901]

It's a hard G not a soft one....

[@mistikalsunshine]

thank you, what's your wrist size ?

[@cajunfid]

He says its 7 inches in the video...

[@Paul_Henshall]

Smaller version would be a lot better.

[@MajinHico]

Why they add glass on the back? It makes no sense and does not follow minimalism standards.

[@blackwood3243]

This watch needs to be made in a 36mm case size with a 7mm thickness and with roman numerals.

[@veetour]

You got part if your wish. They now have a Marine in 36mm!

[@blackwood3243]

Yeah, but unfortunately it's not the same decorated movement. I still might buy it though.

[@jacksonk75k95]

@@blackwood3243 this movement can't fit into anything smaller than 41mm

[@eucitizen78]

Not hacking...this makes the watch anything else but a marine chronometer. (or better, a deck watch) Every navigator would have thrown it overboard to save the ship.

[@changoppa11]

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[@eviola11]

Way too big

[@FionaAppleRocks]

It's too thick, if it had 5 complications I could understand but it doesn't.

[@KRaikkonenSF]

Or maybe your hands are way too small.

[@a.hornburg3425]

Money, Money, Money must be funny😂😂

[@watchmestress4182]

5 minutes of information drawn out to a 14 minute review. Being concise helps keep things interesting

[@dulceoro2626]

Sweet Dude! Stowa is so Nazi!

[@Wvk5zc]

jealous much?