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(More customer reviews)Two of the other reviewers had mechanical problems with their Steinhausen auto-wind movements (did not wind adequately to keep watch active). Mine has been trouble free. I purchasedthe stainless version 12 months ago for $199. First let's see what is good about this watch. It comes in a nice black presentation case with a logo and "Steinhausen Since 1923" on top. The interior of the box is black "velvet". The high-gloss brown strap on the watch is padded leather, quite flexible (no break-in needed), and is a good imitation "alligator". There are two extra straps provided, one is high-gloss black "alligator", the other is a nice brown textured leather. The strap is held in place by pins with screw-in ends. These screws can and will back out (mine did twice). At the first sign of looseness apply "Loc-tite" and re-assemble. The case is sturdy with sapphire crystals front and back. The 35 jewel auto-wind movement is clearly visible. The polished rotor is inscribed with "Steinhausen". The case back is inscribed "China Case & Movt.". There is also the curious inscription "Strong Idea"(???) The crown is screw-down while the pushers are not. As a previous reviewer noted, the pushers when "bumped" will causeaccidental advancement of the Month or Day-of-week. The tachymeter register around the inner bezel seems out of place and superfluous (this "classic" watch is not a chronometer). The 24 hour register at the 6 O'clock position is not settable, it simply tracks the hour hand in 24 steps (no GMT offset capability). The "blue sky" indicator inside the 24 hour register is a day/night indicator, not a moon phase and thus is redundant with the 24 hour indicator. The date disk (1-31 indicator) at the 3 O'Clock position is recessed well below the main dial (it should be nearly flush). This causes a shadow to be cast over the date at most viewing angles making it unreadable. This is a serious flaw. To the vendor in order of importance: 1) Make date wheel flush with main dial. 2) Either recess pushers or make them screw-down. 3) Eliminate day/night indicator at 6 O'clock position. 4) Add recessed pusher to support GMT offset of 24 hour register. 5) Eliminate tachymeter register.
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Steinhausen Men's TW381G Classic Automatic Ivory Dial Gold WatchProduct Description: Swiss inventor and architect Ulrich Van-Heusen was a master craftsman who dedicated himself to his trade. He lived in an era when only the wealthy could afford a timepiece. But in 1923, Van-Heusen completed his first automatic calendar watch - only one of seven he ever completed. It displayed not only the time, but also the date, day and month; and it was the first to designate the difference between AM and PM. Van-Heusen named his brand Steinhausen after the region in Switzerland from where his family came. He was steadfast in his belief that wristwatches, not the prevalent pocket watch, would eventually become an item people could not live without. And he was correct! The Great Depression almost eliminated handmade watches of this quality. One that remains today fetched $300,000 at auction. Wristwatches became the must-have item for people of all social strata, but the distinguished gentry continued to buy Steinhausen's handcrafted marvels.Steinhausen continues its reputation of producing the finest workmanship and classy designs. And nowwe are pleased to re-introduce the original Steinhausen model with stylish updates. Like the original Steinhausen, each watch is painstakingly reproduced by hand from 185 genuine Swiss parts. Then it is so rigorously tested for two weeks that just six percent of movements made end up in a Steinhausen. Swiss automatic movement standards allow for an accuracy of +25/-27 seconds per day. Our Steinhausen watches rate +15/-13 seconds per day, making it more accurate. The Limited Edition Classic follows the tradition of displaying the day, date, month, year, and moon and stars depicting day and night. The sweeping second-hand movement, brushed and polished stainless steel, and ivory face with Roman numerals is included, too. Thirty-five jeweled stones inside aid movement and accuracy; and interchangeable brown and black leather wristbands will match whatever clothes you're wearing. It comes in a handsome felt-lined wood box, along with a card certifying its authenticity.
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