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Stowa Marine Review
If you're into German watches, you're likely already very familiar with Stowa. If not, here's the super abbreviated history. Stowa was founded in 1927 by Walter Storz, (Stowa being an abbreviation of his name STOrz WAlter). In the 30¡®s they designed and released Bauhaus watches, which informed their very popular Antea line available today. Famously, of infamously as it might be, they were one of the original manufacturers of Flieger watches during WWII. Their original factory was also blown up during said war. They moved to another area in Germany and continued to make watches for many decades. In 1996 J?rg Schauer, a renowned German watch maker,?took over the brand and all trademark rights. By introducing watches closely based on the brand's history as well as new, modern watches, such as the Seatime Prodiver, all while maintaining accessible prices, Schauer has reestablished Stowa as a popular brand.One of their historical lines that has always intrigued us is their Marine line. Base

Running behind or gaining. What is better?
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After so many years lurking on this forum, I finally got one!
A bit of history, I am a die hard Omega fan so every nice watch in my collection is an OmegaHere is a family shot of some of them.I joined TRF as I wanted to add a Rolex BLNR but wandered into the Patek forums. I always thought one day I will own a Calatrava. Then I started seeing the Patek sport watches and got hooked. Changing my mind on what my first Patek would be. I actually tried last year but as you all know, certain watches are always hard to get. So instead I added the DSOM while I waited.Then I noticed a post a few weeks ago from BillA and took his lead on one I was looking for as no local dealers had any. Well I am happy to say it worked out. I have not touched it yet as my wife received it for me. Can't wait to size it when I get home.Box in packing peanutsFamiliar BoxLooks so shinyMy first Patek! I still can't believe how hard it has been to find the rubber strap version. I did find a bracelet version last year but I didn't want to buy it on a bracelet I would never use. H

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