The Stowa Marine Classic 36

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The Stowa Marine Classic 36

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Introducing the Stowa Marine classic 36 . As you may have already figured out from the name , the new entry into the Marine family measures just 36mm across , which continues a recent trend by the brand of offering smaller versions of some of their most popular models .

https://wornandwound.com/introducing-th ... lassic-36/

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They look great and just about perfect in the 36mm size. One to think about if the pound recovers against the euro at some point!
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I have a 40mm Stowa Marine, so I'm biased, but they are lovely. Very legible, a strong history, excellent case quality, superb customer service - they are ridiculous value for money. On first glance they maybe look a bit plain, but in the flesh the properly heat-blued hand set is gorgeous, especially if paired with a shimmery solid silver dial.
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I have the Hamilton Navy Pioneer - a similar vibe but bigger. This would be too small for me. I love the style though, great legibility.
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Great that they've brought out a proper sized marine. I wish this had been around when I bought a marine from another (also German) manufacturer not long ago. I'd have preferred this Stowa with arabic dial and the no date option.

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Re: The Stowa Marine Classic 36

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Great watches from a great brand with a great history.
IMO, STOWA watches offer fantastic value for money :thumbup:

….albeit I'm biased - I own/have owned a 40mm Flieger (Type A), grey dial Ikarus and a Marine.
(Caveat: 36mm is a little small for me).
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Re: The Stowa Marine Classic 36

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I dare say, this would be perfect to complete an air/sea/land trio: Speedbird III/Stowa Marine 36/Hamilton Khaki Field. I have also considered the Steinhart Marine 38, and have looked (briefly) at the Laco Marine watches.
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Lavaine wrote:I dare say, this would be perfect to complete an air/sea/land trio: Speedbird III/Stowa Marine 36/Hamilton Khaki Field. I have also considered the Steinhart Marine 38, and have looked (briefly) at the Laco Marine watches.
I looked at the Steinhart too. Nice watch, but the blue enamel - or whatever it is - blob on the crown just looks wrong for a marine watch. Laco - too big. Eventually, bought one from Roland Kemmner * - OK watch with an eta 2824 BUT like most others has a totally unnecessary (and probably inauthentic) date, which irritates me.

This Stowa looks just right to me, and would partner the Partitio I already have. I view Stowa as a good - in fact very good - brand and mostly at competitive prices. I also suspect they spend more time on adjusting the movements than some other manufacturers (based on a statistical sample of one.... :wink:).

100% with your ideal trio - although I'd substitute the Speedbird I for choice (no date) -and an original MK XI would be really nice ! Already have the Khaki Field.

(* Don't know about more recent watches, but certainly some Timefactors watches - possibly including the Speedbirds - were made by Roland Kemmner too)
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Re: The Stowa Marine Classic 36

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Glad we think alike. I'm torn on the SB I, as I don't like the black-framed hands, but prefer the no-date. I guess it's good they are almost impossible to find used. It is a tremendous watch for the money though. I think Roland made all the Speedbirds, with cases from Ickler, although I don't know about the current batch. i almost bought a Kemmner Marine 36 a few years ago as well. I'll be keeping an eye on the Stowa.
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I think the Timefactors watches are very good value in general. Have a PRS25 Smiths Everest and a PRS29A Smiths Military - That one sorta balances out against the US inspired Hamilton Khaki I guess.

I'm not a collector of militaria; it's just that that to me the designs are classics of simplicity and clarity. The Smiths name has some nostalgia too - when I was a kid I had a cheap Smiths "boys watch" and I've also got a 1954 Smiths De-Luxe which is I think the epitome of their civilian watches of the '50's.

Don't know who is making Timefactors watches these days, as I think Roland Kemmner has retired - at least he doesn't seem to be selling watches under his own name any more.

Still keeping an eye on that Stowa, although as a Junghans Meister arrived a couple of days ago, might have to ration myself on buying for a little while :(
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Re: The Stowa Marine Classic 36

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Owning a Stowa Antea KS I should really like this but I cant help but think the marine automatic will come across as too small at 36mm 38 - 40mm being the smallest they should really go. Dont think this is one for me.

Timefactors watches used to be made by Zeno then Kemmner as far as I know.
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