MOST DEFINITELY WORTH THE WAIT

So, here is the short and sweet version of this saga: About 6 months agao, I had posted asking for your opinions on a couple of different styles of watches that I was looking at. Many great suggestions and many watches were offered up....so, I began my researching. This acquisition was always referred to as Watch #3 and that is because In this year 2010, I had purchased 2 ML's and this was my 3rd order.......It happened to take 5 months and 1 week from the time I ordered to the time I received it. During this time, watches #4,5,6, and 7 arrived. I sold #6 because it wasn't what I expected. So, back to watch #3. I absolutely fell in love with the bauhaus design and philosophy. Such a simple, understated yet art deco-contemporary look. It was so retro look alike to the earlier designs which made it even more attractive to me. I actually saw many more choices of the bauhaus design than I thought were out there. I finally chose what I felt was the best for me. The looks, the manufacturing, the movement, the cost and the History. BTW, My prior arrival, an ML, was my smallest case size at 40mm............No longer as this one is my smallest now at 39mm. It is shocking to see but it plays like a 42mm. Sorry it took so long for me to get this post up and running so, without further delay:



The Stowa Antea Creme. 39mm, eta 2824-2.

John, that thing is perfect! I'm loving the cream dial and black hour markers and hands! What a classic look and your collection is hitting on all cylinders!

Pure elegance John!! A bit small but that thin bezel makes it look larger, classy Deco inspired, I love it!

Thanks Trevor! One subtle design element that I like is the lug design...they are thin in width and have a nice down angle to them.

Thank you Chris! I really does play so much bigger on the wrist than 39mm. I keep measuring it because it's hard to believe!

its perfection! Plain and simple!

meh...







Not really, John. Very nice design. IMHO, that design wouldn't look correct at much more than 39/40mm. With the thinner bezel and lugs, and fine lines of the hands and numerals, anything larger, that watch would look comically large for a three hand. Very nice, and it will dress up well.
Like Trevor said, your collection is hitting on all cylinders, for sure.

Clean and classy, nice piece John. Congratulations.

Thank you Tim and Mark!

Very nice John!! Creme colored dials are so nice IMHO....Adds an extra touch of class (even though it doesn't need it) Enjoy....

Whoa John, #3 LOOKS like it was WELL worth the wait !
Seems like it GENUINELY is perfect, and classic like everyone
is saying ! What's neat is how when you see the case from
the side, it looks pretty thick. Then when it's on your wrist it
almost seems to sit flush. That looks TOO GOOD !..Then the
color of the dial, along with those hands fit in flawlessy too.
One of the coolest characteristics is how the numbers get
rotated toward you on the bottom half of the dial. That is
just THE best !!!..This is one of those pure timepieces imho,
where nothing is wasted in the look, or feel of the watch.
Stowa even seems to have made the crystal on the case-back
a little bigger so you can enjoy how beautiful the movement
actually is. It's ALL very very impressive ! That strap, as well
as the other straps, AND mesh are phenomenal as well. I don't
think you could ask for more from a watch, or a watch company.
The perfect simple design, the looks, the comfort, the care that
was put into everything seems to be pretty AMAZING ! Just
look at the box it all comes in too !..Yowza ! ..I'm happy
you finally got #3 John !..It's ONE SPECTACULAR Stowa !!!
Congrats, and as always..Enjoy !

Awesome pictures here once again also !

Congratulations. Very elegant.

Thank you Gary! I think the creme dial helps with the retro look.

Thank you Tom! The case is 9.10 mm.

Thanks Doc!

Great looking watch dude!

You BETTER be throwin' some mesh on that biatch!

Anomaly wrote:

Great looking watch dude!

You BETTER be throwin' some mesh on that biatch!

I ordered the brown strap and the mesh bracelet for the watch. 3 different Looks!

John...beautiful, classic and timeless!!!


Mark loves him some Stowa and this watch is no exception!! Enjoy it man!!!

Thank you Mark! I know you are eyeing Stowa especially the MO. I'm considering it myself. I have also been hunting a PO. Once again, our tastes in watches are similar.

Northwestguy wrote:

Thank you Gary! I think the creme dial helps with the retro look.

Thank you Tom! The case is 9.10 mm.

Thanks Doc!

No problem John !..That's a REAL NICE size by the way !

john, that stowa is a awesome watch!!! congrats and enjoy. steve

Wow! That Stowa is one AWESOME watch! Wish it was MINE!

very cool classy watch John! I bet that feels good to finally get this watch, been waiting forever it seems. I look forward to seeing it at our next morning coffee gtg.

Wow Very Nice John. Super clean.
I absolutely concur with your characterization of the style.
Now that I know you better - It suits you quite well.
Good things come to those who wait.

Very Clean and Classic ,I'm envious enjoy

Awesome watch John. A perfect balance. Congratulations!

Ok, so it WAS worth the while! But my patiennce was running thin
That is one seriously classy watch. Love the Cream dial
Would love to see some pics of it on the mesh aswell! What is the lug width on this? 20mm?
Congratulations on a superb looking watch along with some very nice pictures!
It looks very good on your wrist too, just the right size

Glad your patience held up Kenneth . Lug width is 20mm and lug to lug is 47mm. I will get the mesh on and take a couple pics.

Thank you Steve, Tom, Ron Jeffrey, Chris, Christopher and Kenneth!

Classy, classy, classy! Whew - looks fantastic man, enjoy!

I like a lot of watches but very few make me envious.

The Stowa makes me envious.

Sincere congratulations!

<---is this the green monster??

FreeDive wrote:

Classy, classy, classy! Whew - looks fantastic man, enjoy!

AlbertaTime wrote:

I like a lot of watches but very few make me envious.

The Stowa makes me envious.

Sincere congratulations!

<---is this the green monster??

I Appreciate your comments guys! THANKS

That's a great piece and one of THE best values out there. Love the German silver rotor. Stowa Rocks, and the Antea is a true classic. Congrats.

SCM64 wrote:

That's a great piece and one of THE best values out there. Love the German silver rotor. Stowa Rocks, and the Antea is a true classic. Congrats.

Thanks SCM64!




And for Kenneth's request...............On Mesh: