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Great coverage Ken
What a coincidence, i was at my local AD 2 weeks ago and saw the same Muhle Glashutte new in house movement model.
Agree on the vertical brush finish on the case, very unusual. However the case design reminds me of Chronoswiss.
However i find the crown a bit small to wind comfortably.
Here are my pics on the taken inside the AD.
Re-discovering (other) German Brands - Muhle Glashutte and Stowa
Re-discovering (other) German Brands - Muhle Glashutte and Stowa Thanks to the retail franchise/ import agent (Tic Tac/ Neuve-A) for those two brands, I had an opportunity to see their latest offerings as well as meeting CEO/ Owner of both brands at the e...
Jorg in Tokyo
Love Stowas, never met the man. Thanks for the info and report. Good to know that the watches can be purchased in Tokyo other than online. What about after sales support ? Is this available in Japan as well ?
The shop is also the exclusive import agent for both...
.. and I am sure there is some arrangement. I am asking them, and I will follow up when I get the answers. Thank you! Ken
Thanks Ken !
Since its near your place .... I know where to find you the next time I am in Tokyo !
I am eagerly waiting for your visit...
.. I confirmed that they (the importer) take care of servicing and such in Japan. So, when are you coming? :-) Ken
Great coverage Ken!
I'v been looking at Stowas for quite some time now, i even often go to that Ebisu store when i used to live there. I'm very intrigued about the Solid Silver dials LE for Japan, and you brought me the very 1st clear live shots! I was wondering if you might...
Answers...
1. Number of Japan Edition : undetermined yet :-) 2. Stop second - Yes! Hacking mechanism. I got you covered :-) Ken
very interesting pieces from both brands.
re Muhle, i do like the GMT and the Teutonia. the case is a classic Ickler design with the vertical brushing on the sides and screws on the lugs. i also like some of the Stowa models which look back on their history, but the 24hr countdown is very nice. i...
Teutonia is my favorite, too...
... bang for the buck! is the word that comes to my mind.... Great watches. Ken
Wonderful coverage!
Ken, Outstanding coverage of two uncommon brands (here). About the watches presented, the Stowa Flieger without logo is the one that attracts me more. Thank you very much, Nilo
My pleasure...
.. my German watch fan friend found about the event and took me there. He knew a lot more about the brands than the store staff :-) But, yes, they are sometimes forgotten, but great German brands and they are good - my humble impression. Ken
Nice shop.
The STOWA are very nice looking watches. I like them. Thanks for sharing. vte
Great coverage Ken
What a coincidence, i was at my local AD 2 weeks ago and saw the same Muhle Glashutte new in house movement model. Agree on the vertical brush finish on the case, very unusual. However the case design reminds me of Chronoswiss. However i find the crown a ...
I saw this model, too..
.. but like you say, was not my type, either... Other models are mostly good to me, though. Ken
I used to drink in Ebisu
They redeveloped the old Yebisu Brewery into shopping and dining malls complete with Beer Garten and the Yebisu Brewery Museum. Very pleasant way to spend a Sunday afternoon/evening as I lived in Higashi-Gotanda on the JR Chuo Line. Regards, MTF
I've owned a Stowa for years and love it!
It keeps amazing time, is super legible, and is a great value. Thanks, Ken, for spotlighting these two companies. A lot of bang for your buck with these two German brands. Cheers, Daos
Yes, they are quite under the radar brands...
.. and I am glad this shop franchise picked them up - they are spot on for Japanese watch lovers.... :-) Ken
There is one Stowa that's been on my list for years . . .
. . . a limited edition of twenty five based on the Exima model . . . [image credits: Guy / source: Google search] . . . and fitted with a new (!) Omega cal 286 movement. I've never seen one come up for sale over the course of many years. Six or seven yea...
Wow, Stowa with Omega movement?
Gosh, I am verrrrry interested, too! Thanks for showing us! Ken
Thanks a lot Ken for the comprehensive report.
I appreciate a lot Stowa, I used to know very well Muhle... so thanks a lot for the fresh news! Fx
thanks for the the report Ken. I had thought that Stowa watches..
Were reasonabled valued
Yes, that is the spirit!
I respect them for making such watches. Muhle watches are bang for the bucks, too! Ken
Woodpecker, just like the swan neck ...
Is a regulator for fine adjustment, making the hair spring longer or shorter. It makes the fine regulation easier but do not improve the overall movement, just make the regulation a little more easier. Cheers, Nilo Note: this answer was made because I dis...
Ah, thanks, Nilo!
You saved me :-) Ken I guess the name came from its appearance, although I never had chance to see....
You have a TEAM of watchmakers?
Nilo, Are you Bill Gates? Works with computers and has a team of watchmakers.....hmm..... :-) MTF
Well, I do my best ...
Of course I'm far far away of BG. But it helps the fact that I did some business consultancy to my watchmaker. Now he has a team. Small team but amazing effective. Experience combined hits more than 70 years. Not bad. Cheers, Nilo
Yes, not only apperance, but also the inside...
... one of those underrated brands, I found out.... Best, Ken
Thanks Ken, this was a great post with tons of photos.
I have ordered the Mühle Seebataillon GMT. I've heard great things from the people who have already seen the prototype, only a few months away now.
Great post, Ken...
although what I really like are the namesake Schauer watches that seem in photos to be so beautifully finished. ...
The way I see it...
.. he is a "finishing freak" :-) He is a great finisher, I agree. Almost all by hand. Yes, I wanted to see more of his own brand, too. Ken