Tonneua shaped stainless steel brushed finish case
Protective Krysterna crystal on front and back
Grey skeletonized dial with AM/PM indicator at the 6:00 position
Grey alligator embossed genuine leather strap
Water-resistant to 165 feet (50 M)
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One of Stuhrling Original's most unique designs is packaged inside the Exposition Universelle, and to honor that popular and beautiful look, we designed the Exposition 1889. This timepiece features a prominent Tonneau-style case design, each blanked from solid bars of 316L surgical grade stainless steel. The subtle curve of each side of the case is enhanced by the wide design from 9-3, giving this timepiece a commanding presence on the wrist. Perhaps the most noticeable aspect of the Exposition 1889 is the triple bridge design on the dial. Striking and bold, each of the three bridges is affixed with a series of blued screws, six on the top and bottom, ten in the middle. These bridges are also broken up at the center with a vertical row of concentric circles, each creating room for the balance wheel at 12 o'clock, the hands at the center, and the animated AM/PM indicator at 6 o'clock. These incredible works of art are then framed by a separate and applied sunray style faceplate atop a textured guilloche dial. This timepiece is protected by a shatter-resistant Krysterna crystal, each one custom-cut into a Tonneau shape. To complete the classic design of the Exposition 1889, the case is outfitted with a crocodile embossed genuine leather strap.
The Metropolis Family is part of the Classic Collection, timepieces with a distinct urban and modern design. This family includes some of Stuhrling Original's boldest styles, each featuring a rectangular or square case with exquisite dial configurations and advanced automatic movements.
Summary of Features
ΓÇó Movement: Manual/Self-Winding Automatic Movement ΓÇó Complications: Open-Heart Two Hand Movement (Hours and Minutes) with Animated AM/PM Indicator ΓÇó Dial: Sunray Faceplate over Cotes de Geneve Dial with Triple Bridge Overlay ΓÇó Hands: Skeletonized Hands
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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...
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