Excellent value for money!
Our review and test of the Stowa mechanical watch: A timeless watch.
The German STOWA brand embodies a know-how worthy of the greatest mechanical watch brands. I’ve owned an Antea Museum Edition for 15 years and wear it happily every day. STOWA combines relevant movement choices, limited production quantities synonymous with respect for care and tradition, and designs that perfectly represent the famous blend of authenticity and modernity. We love it!
Stowa Marine Original Roman 41
Stowa Antea Classic 39
Verdict on Stowa mechanical watches
For a reasonable price for this type of watch, Stowa offers us the pleasure of an affordable luxury watch. It’s a joy to wear them and to share these timeless movements with our friends who appreciate beautiful things.
10/10
Design
10/10
Materials
50+ years
Durability
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Technical specifications of Stowa mechanical watches
| Model | Marine Original Roman 41 | Antea Classic 390 |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 41.0 mm | 39.0 mm |
| Height | 12.1 mm | 9.7 mm |
| Strap width | 22.0 mm | 20.0 mm |
| Between the horns | 50.2 mm | 47.8 mm |
| Waterproofing | Up to 5 ATM | Up to 3 ATM |
| Housing material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Case finish | Polished | Polished |
| Glass | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| Dial | White in sterling silver (925/000) | White, black or silver |
| Needles | Flame-blued steel | Flame-blued steel |
| Movement | Manual winding Unitas 6498-1 | Automatic ETA 2824-2 |
| Movement version | Superior finish | Basic or top-grade |
| Mechanism | Manual winding | Automatic |
| Special features | Small seconds, screw balance, gooseneck regulator | Luminescent hands and hour markers |
| Price | 1 750,00 € – 2 020,00 € | 950,00 € – 1 100,00 € |
Main uses:
Why we love them and why they’re different:
- Stowa Marine original roman: with its silver caseback and small seconds, it has a lot going for it at a price of around 2,000 euros. Add to this the Unitas 6498-1 mechanical movement, which is simply magnificent, and you’re won over!
- Stowa Antea Classic: sapphire crystal, blued steel, ETA 2824-2 movement, all at a contained price of around 1,000 euros, up for grabs!
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