Stowa Marine Roman Review
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- Опубліковано 17 січ 2025
- A beautiful German watch from a company with lots of heritage. This has become one of my favorite watches in my collection. It is simply stunning. Thanks for tuning, please feel free to leave any comments or questions below
Great looking classic its like a dressy pilot... great choice going for the HW movement! Awesome video!
WatchChris Thanks man! I'm hoping to work on the Muhle Video this weekend if I have some time. Things have been chaotic lately for me. Hope you and the family are doing well!
Ordered one of these 18 days ago, can't wait to wear it for the first time!!
I have exactly the same one. Really love it. Thanks for reviewing this timepiece.
Been waiting for someone to post a video of this reference. Thank you. Great video.
Thank you!
Nice review. You have the hands of a surgeon.
Thanks!
Ty for this review, I had been debating this watch for a while and couldn’t decide based off the pics (hard to tell what those hands look like, the blueness specifically) pulled the trigger after watching this.
Awesome! I have had this watch for over a year now, and I can promise you you will not be disappointed. The watch is just so elegant and we're so comfortably on the wrist, it is one piece that will definitely never leave my collection. Thanks for tuning in!
Gorgeous! I’m considering one for myself.
You won't be disappointed!
Hey Chris! Great chat here about your watch. I really love it, and have wanted to get one for a long long time. I wanted to ask you.. how was it when it entered the USA? (I live in Miami, FL). Because this is over $800, did you have a hard time with customs, or have to pay anything additional when Fed-Ex tried to deliver it to you? How did that part work? I have herd some real horror stories with trying to get a watch through customs when ordered overseas. Thanks so much!
Hello! yea, there was an added fee from Fedex after it arrived. I didn't realize this at first until I received a late notice from Fedex telling me I was behind on a payment. I had to read it over carefully and only then did I realize that I had to pay an extra fee/tax/whatever they call it because it was shipped from overseas. I think it was only an extra $25, but it was still a nuisance nonetheless. I don't regret the purchase at all or having to deal with that, because that watch has become of my favorites in my collection. Thanks!
@@chriswatchreviews4752 Thanks for the quick response Chris! Okay great, so it was pretty painless then. No worries. You have 1 of 2 videos anywhere on UA-cam showing that specific watch, lol. I really love this watch, an idea for you for a future video (and something that no many watch reviews do) is to feature a dedicated video, showing a watch on several different straps. THAT would be great content, and possibly a "nitch" for your channel to grow even more. I know this sounds crazy, but I would love to see this watch on a nice nato strap (I know, at first you would think this would be crazy), BUT.. I think it would be possible to pull off depending on the strap and hardware. Imagine if you had a stash of a bunch of straps, and everytime you made a video.. you show a watch with a new option, lol. Would be so cool! Recently, someone did this for the new Sinn U50. They did a full review, but then did a deciated video "strap showcase" and I think that was a brillant idea!
@@travisharrisphotography Thanks for the input! Its funny you mention that, I was considering doing something similar for my Seiko DressKX that I purchased almost 2 months ago. That watch is a legit strap monster. Wanted to do a full review on that soon, maybe I will show it off with a bunch of different strap options. Thanks again!
@@chriswatchreviews4752 Very nice! Yeah that would be great! I think one of the best ways for people to get more from their watches, is to explore different straps. I have had my Omega Seamaster for 11 years, on the stock stainless bracelet. Its nice, but once I started with Natos, forget it.. now I can give it a new look daily. Then, rubber straps, etc.. all good stiff and will radically make a small collection of watches much more fun.
Great watch, one of the favorites! I have the same, only with Arabic numerals.
Thats awesome! Its a great watch!
Hello, how do you get the version with those hands? I can’t find them anywhere, but prefer that shape!
@@Mrshyguy775 I ordered mine from their website
Thanks for the great review mate! Really beautiful watch especially like the roman numerals, and that glossy dial is just unmatched at the price point IMO.
Have you ever come across Dekla? They have a really nice Deck Watch at a very similar size and price. I have one on order with a grey ruthenium dial, may have to pick up one of these at some point as I don't have a white dial yet.
Hey Shane P! Thanks for tuning in! I have heard of Dekla watches, another youtuber I follow had a review of one. From what I understand they are a relatively new brand, but they turning out some fine timepieces. Hope you enjoy your future purchase, the photos on the web look awesome of the watch you just acquired, I really like it!
I am saving up for this one.
Nice! You won't be disappointed!
Hi, do you still have the watch? I'm thinking to order one for myself as well and I wonder if there are other things which you did not like on the long term. Thank you for the video, I really appreciate it!
Hi! I absolutely still have the watch! It is far and away one of my favorite timepieces. I really have no complaints about it at all, it still keeps really accurate time, the winding mechanism is excellent, the fit and finish is excellent, the leather band is one of the most comfortable bands I've ever had on a watch from the factory. I have absolutely no interest in ever getting rid of it, if I had any gripe at all, it would be that the 40 mm is a little big for a dress watch, but I still probably would have gotten the same size instead of the 36. Thanks for tuning in!
@@chriswatchreviews4752 My only fear is the size right now, I want to order the Marine Original Bronze Vintage which is 41mm. My wrist is 8 inches and I think it will look about the same as on your wrist. If I go for 36, I think it will be a bit too small. Thank you so much for your reply!
@@chriswatchreviews4752 Update: just placed the order, this watch might be my favorite soon 😁
@@diavalus good luck and congrats on your purchase!
@@chriswatchreviews4752 thank you! I wish you enjoy yours in the future as well!
Love this watch! I was wondering if you considered the original with the sub-second dial vs the classic? Thanks for the video!
Adamo Quarin I briefly did, but something about this Roman model really just spoke to me. I'm still contemplating picking up the Antea Classic with the arabic numerals someday down the road. Thanks for tuning in!
I was thinking same way
I've been moving away from large dive watches and preferring smaller simple timepieces, this one really calls my name. We're you ever tempted to get the marine original? I think it's cool too but this one seems to fit you perfectly. You have good taste.
Thanks! No, I hadn't really contemplated the original Marine. Something about the Roman Numerals just speaks to me. I fee like it is a timeless design and really classy as well. Thanks for tuning in!
I’m considering buying one for me as my 1st watch. It looks just so classy. Do you have any idea about anti-magnetism protection. I’m working in science and have often some « strong » magnetic field near by. (100-1000G)
I am not 100% sure but I am pretty sure that it does not have anti-magnetic properties. For something like that I would recommend the new Tissot Gentleman Silicium, which has a silicon balance spring for greater anti-magnetic properties. You can get one on the bracelet for about $600 on amazon. I almost pulled the trigger on one recently myself, still might in the future. Thanks for viewing!
Hey, I was planning on purchasing one from the site. That said I wanted to ask would a 6.3 inch wrist be too small for the watch’s size ?
Hi! I don't think your 6.3 inch wrist would be too small for it. My wrist for comparison is about 6 3/4 inch in length. If you are concerned about it, they do make a 36mm size that might fit a little better. Hope that helps, thanks for tuning in!
Hey Chris, me again :-) Okay, I have decided this is the watch for me. However, now I am daunted with choosing.. either the 36mm or the 40mm like you got. For me, I have 6" wrist. However, this does not tell the whole story when choosing a watch size. For example, my arms tho skinny, are more flat around the wrist area vs. round. So, yes 6" maybe a factor for the band to fit.. but, the watch itself I think lug to lug is most important. In my case I have apx. 50 - 51mm "thick" area on top of wrist. Now, the other thing is looking at the other watches I currently own... My Seamaster 300m is 40mm / 47mm lug to lug. My Tissot PRC 200, is 40mm and about the same lug to lug, by biggest watch is an old Swiss Army Chrono.. and this is 40mm and 50mm lug to lug. So, using this as my "benchmark" when I wear it, (mainly on nato) Yes, the lugs come right to the edge of my wrist.. but somehow it looks okay and not too big. When I look at the specs of the 36mm Stowa.. (44mm lug to lug) this makes me feel like I would also want to go for the 40mm version. I would think the 36mm would look so small. Also, 18mm band would be annoying to me. I want 20mm. Granted 44mm lug to lug would be better for me.. but, man.. dropping down to 36mm to do so.. makes me worried. This is actually a really hard choice. In fact, this is the main reason I cant order it, lol. If I get it "wrong" then its a HUGE pain in the ass to return it, and it will cost about $200 to do that with all the fees involved (saw another guy on the forums who had to do that). For you, I can tell that your wrist width is well beyond 50mm, so the choice is easy. For me, both sizes would likely work, with the 40mm looking perhaps a little "big" for me, but.. wondering if I should risk that to having one that I feel is really too small and dainty looking. I dont want to wear this as a "dress" watch, more of an "everyday" in rotaion watch casual. But, yet can be used for dress up when needed etc. What do you think?
Hi Travis! I can totally see your conundrum here. I have a 36mm Rolex Datejust that I feel wears great for my 63/4 inch wrist without feeling dainty, but that has more to do with the Oyster case design more than anything. My largest watch is a Laco Bremerhaven with a 42.5mm diameter and 50mm lug to lug. 50mm is about as much as I can pull without it looking too big. I honestly feel that the 40mm version of the Stowa wears really well, especially since it has a rather compact lug to lug distance for a 40mm watch. Out of all the watches in my collection, I honestly feel that that particular watch wears the best in terms of its size relative to my wrist. If you are wanting to wear this as a daily wear, I think you can pull it off with a 6" inch wrist without it looking too big, especially if you already can pull off an Omega Seamaster. As far as the lug width goes, that didn't even factor into my decision making. The strap that came with it is still, to this day, the most comfortable strap I have ever had come with a watch, and I haven't changed it out yet in the 10 months I have owned it. Hope this helps in your search Travis! Be easy!
@@chriswatchreviews4752 Thanks Chris! I appreciate your quick feedback. Yeah, its all a bity of a brain tickle for sure, lol. Plus, some of it is subjective too, which also makes it harder. I keep searching and searching for more and more peoples pics etc. The only other video, is one by The Urban Gentry. He also has a smaller wrist, but in his review he has the 36mm version and, of course looks great on him as well. :-( This is why its soooo frustrating. As a last resort I might ask Stowa if they can make a recommendation. Thanks again Chris. I appreciate that you did this review. Keep up all the great work!
Been waiting to pull the trigger on this for almost 3 years... the problem is that I want the flieger as well and my wallet is not that thick. But I really like Stowa, just nice watches withot billion of adverts and "ambassadors" and direct to customer=amazing value from what I heard.
I want romans, no date and 36mm. I have large wrists but would definitely go 36mm anyway and 40mm on the flieger.
Nice watch!
3 years? Just get one of them!
@@nintendokings I like watches but 740€ is by far the most I would have spend on a watch if I buy one. So I need to really think about it. And I want the flieger as well.
You really can't go wrong with either option. Its still one of my favorite watches!
It's weird when people in the US talk about the price on these watches. I live in europe and it's 740€ for the base model and 890€ for the hand wind. Do US customers get it cheaper? (And yes I looked at the price and it been around the same for at least 2 years)
Hey thanks for tuning in! I think customers in the US get it cheaper because there is no VAT. That's what drives the cost up in Europe, at least I think. Either way Stowa is absolutely worth the money. One of the best brands for the money hands down.
@@chriswatchreviews4752 is it no VAT at all? I live in Sweden btw. up here the taxes will literally kill you...
@@dannemannen18 yea, the USA doesn't have to pay VAT. I did have to pay some FedEx customs fee, but that was it. The EU definitely pays higher taxes for goods than we do.
@@chriswatchreviews4752 ah ok. Over here a F-91W is like 45$ for comparison. But Australia might be worse
My god, the video quality is so fucking crisp and clean. What sort of camera/lens are you using to film this? Whats your editing software and rendering settings? Stunning watch for sure, but i'm very impressed with the video quality here
Hey! I am actually shooting this on my Pixel Phone in 4K. I don't have any editing software as I use a Chromebook for my primary computer. Thanks for tuning in!
He man I am planning on buying myself a stowa like yours exactly only automatic winding because manual winding is expensive
Nice! You won't be disappointed in it! Congrats on your purchase!
@@chriswatchreviews4752 thanks haven't purchased it yet. By your experience is it 100% worth the money since I'm paying nearly a grand for it? Also I see you got yourself the handwind version, is it thinner than the automatic?
@@kingdavid2785 I honestly feel it was worth the money. I kind of took a gamble when I bought it, not really having any experience with the brand. But I am so glad I did. It is honestly one of the classiest watches I own, hands down. I also went with the manual wind version because it did not feature the date, thereby giving it that really clean, elegant, vintage look. Every time I wear it I just stare at it, and feel more classy then I really am, lol. So, yea, I definitely felt it was worth what I paid, as I am not exactly swimming in dollars, and that was a big investment. Definitely a permanent keeper in my collection.
@@chriswatchreviews4752 i appreciate sharing that. Man I currently have a tissot carson classic powermatic 80 in roman numerals and I love it and was thinking of getting this one but idk it seems kind of redundant. Im still very tempted into getting this because I love that vintage look (no date). It looks symmetrical and the blue hour/minute hand is so unique
What are your thoughts, should I still get it ? Lol
Great watch. I’ve got it in 36mm dial which is much better for my small wrist. Mine is with the auto movement and date complication... but yes Roman numerals was the way to go for me too, over Arabic.
FWIW Seiko do an enamel dial for under $1k but that’s a 41mm dial I think. Wear in good health.
You are right, Seiko does have a Presage with enamel dial for around $1K, I've seen it on Amazon before, lovely piece. Glad to hear from another Stowa owner, they really are a great brand with a ton of heritage. Cheers!
Why do watches use four I’s to represent the number “4” rather than “IV”
According to what I've read, its because of this: 12 numerals are thus printed on their dials. One of the reasons for the use of IIII instead of IV could easily be to obtain a greater visual balance. The IIII numeral, more complex than the usual IV numeral, might provide better visual balance to the complex VIII found on the other side of the dial. I know its weird but its true on almost all watches and clocks
Is it me or I just felt that this watch is very underwhelming? It doesn't have that Stowa feel, and it's just there to fill the roman numeral niche.
I don't know. My opinion is that I love it. I get that Stowa has their roots with fliegers, but they also made Marine Chronometers during the war, as well as dressy Bauhaus style watches. I feel like their current catalog is very true to their roots
had to close the left eye to keep in balance
I’m wearing my Rolex date just.. yea
*proceed to smash it onto the table*
😂😂
not mostly .....completely
too big for a classic look!
They have it available in 36mm as well....
Its so cool. I wish it was smaller though. I have a thin wrist. Otherwise, I love it
They do make a 36mm version as well. Mine is the 40