Economical Stuhrling Original Men's 308.331513 Classic Delphi Prospero Automatic Skeleton Black Dial Watch

Economical Stuhrling Original Men's 308.331513 Classic Delphi Prospero Automatic Skeleton Black Dial Watch Get it Now.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #26673 in Watches
• Brand: Stuhrling Original
• Model: 308.331513
• Dimensions: .59" h x .59" w x .59" l,
• Band material: Leather
• Bezel material: stainless-steel
• Case material: stainless-steel
• Clasp type: Buckle
• Dial color: black
• Dial window material: Krysterna crystal
• Movement type: automatic-self-wind
• Water-resistant to 330 feet

Features

• Quality Automatic movement with 34 hours power reserve
• Stainless steel round shaped case with Krysterna crystal on front and back
• Black textured skeletonized dial with silvertone markers and hands
• Black alligator embossed genuine leather strap with white stitching
• Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M)

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The Bardolatry Series was made to honor the most recognizable writer in all of English history, William Shakespeare. Here you will find spectacular timepieces that honor and exemplify the history and classic culture of watch-making, and while all of them have distinct personalities of their own, you will also notice that they have many similarities that bind them all together as one cohesive family; every single one of these timepieces have mechanical movements, and all of them have a skeletonized dial! Now we introduce to you the Prospero. The Prospero offers up a very different look that you rarely see in skeletonized mechanical automatic timepieces. While it does have that exposed movement, itΓÇÖs also done in such a way that the opening is off center, not toward 12 oΓÇÖclock or 6 oΓÇÖclock as youΓÇÖve seen with other members of this collection, but shifted over toward 3 oΓÇÖclock! This is an unprecedented and unique style that gives it its distinctive face. Take a closer look at the prominently displayed movement; the sheer elegance of its complication is enough to take your breath of away, from the balance wheel that features the beautiful bridge design to the series of propeller-like design above the mainspring and other complications. The Prospero offers baton-style indices, as well as Arabic numerals for 12 and 6, while stainless steel screws act as hour markers. The textured dial gives this timepiece an extra level of depth that draws your attention and keeps it there. As you can expect from a Stuhrling Original timepiece, the Prospero has a solid 316L surgical grade stainless steel case, which measures in at a very impressive 49mm case design. It comes mounted on alligator embossed genuine leather straps, each with divots at the base to match the divot design on the dial.

The Stuhrling Original Story

With dedication to the heritage of Swiss watchmaking, Stuhrling Original timepieces appeal to the most discriminating taste at reasonable prices. The company has roots dating back to the 1800's when Switzerland emerged as the global leader in watchmaking. Stuhrling Original remains committed to its mission of preserving the high standards set in Switzerland manufacturing all of their fine timepieces in their Swiss-owned factory! Each and every model conveys an inimitable story with extraordinary style. You'll find heirloom selections for both men and women that even the most astute watch collector will cherish and admire.

In the workshops of Stuhrling Original, the unit specializing in mechanical movements, component selection, assembly, lubrication, adjustment and testing creates horological wonders entirely under vigilant attention of Swiss ownership and supervision. It is these workshops that produce the mechanical engines that are famous for meeting the highest existing criteria in there category. Starting with the main plate, the assembly process is performed in several consecutive stages up until anchoring the balance spring, which sets the watch into motion. Assembling a Stuhrling Original mechanical automatic movement comprises no less than 30 checkpoints, spread throughout the assembly process. Adjusting the angle of lift of the pallets, centering the balance-spring, poising the balance are just a few examples of these checkpoints; of which all are designed to enhance the performance of each movement. The movement must meet no less than seven criteria, including a mean variation in rate which is the highest standard in the industry in its class.

Stuhrling Original cases are distinguished by their technical complexity, their high-end aesthetic appeal and the quality of their finish. The watch cases are made from antimagnetic 316L surgical grade stainless steel, an extremely sophisticated alloy designed to stand up to intensive use. The rough parts, known as "middlecases" are blanked from a metal bar using a high-performance press. They then undergo eight successive stamping operations of a strength increasing gradually from 20 to 85 tons. Before each swaging operation, the middlecase is refired at a temperature of 1100 degrees Celsius, so as to temporarily reduce the hardness to a total stamping pressure of more than 400 tons. Finishing the cases then calls for fifteen polishing operations, all performed by hand alternating with nine baths guaranteeing immaculate cleanliness. Other components of the cases, such as rotating bezels or rider tabs also require a meticulous finish. The components of the cases are finally assembled by hand and rigorously tested.

Each Stuhrling Original dial has been designed to enable optimal read-off at a glance, while adding an element of artistic design. Stuhrling Original's dials are blanked from a brass plate and two cylindrical feet are soldered below to ensure security with the movement. Polishing operations, creating special effects through the use of vintage hydraulic German machines, and electroplating are just some of the more than forty operations required to make most StuhrlingOriginal dials. The transparent protective coating is applied in an immaculately clean environment before the various inscriptions are transfer printed using a gelatin pad which takes an impression from an inked block. On many of the dials the hour markers are either individually applied by hand or embossed into the dial and then topped with a special dye. The application of Super Luminova is performed by artisans with a nozzle pen connected to a high-pressure pipe which calls for intense concentration. Once finished, each dial undergoes careful aesthetic scrutiny under extreme magnification, as well as technical testing, to ensure it complies with all predefined dimensions and specifications.

Through meticulous labor, rigorous testing and examination of each timepiece by expert horologists, the vision of the Stuhrling Original timepiece is brought to life inside our workshops, where...