Stuhrling Original Alpine Challenge Skeleton Watch

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Stuhrling Original Alpine Challenge Skeleton Watch
Model: 4AT2.332D110
Movement: Automatic, 20 jewels
Caliber: ST-90050
Case: 316L Stainless steel
Diameter: 46mm (about 52mm including crown)
Thickness: 160g
Dial: Silver and black, open to expose the movement
Features: Skeleton, exhibition style
Bezel: Fixed
Band: Stainless steel mesh bracelet
Lug Width: 23mm
Crystal: Mineral crystal, domed
Depth Rating: 50m / 165ft
Crown: Push/pull
Includes: Stuhrling box/papers
Condition: Excellent with light signs of wear
Retail Price: $545

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[MrDerprinz3]

Nice watch

[KeepTheTime]

@MrDerprinz3 Thanks!

[MrLifestudent]

the blue screws look really nice...beautiful,doubt I could afford one.

[BigBlue0002]

@herrmauri That's a compelling arguement; the continued dominance of the "Swiss" label in watchmaking. I counter with this... In 1908 the Ford Motor Company revolutionized the auto industry with the assembly line. And, Ford "dominated" the automobile industry. A century later this same company is clawing for market-share... Swiss dominance isn't a foregone conclusion... As the Asians get better it will force the Swiss to compete. Seagull may be the Valjoux of the future...

[herrmauri]

@BigBlue0002

You're right and no so right, because swiss watches are like ferrari, there better cars around but people buy them to show they can afford 'em. Perhaps mid-low swiss brands will be fighting against other watches for instance, these chinese stuhrling but the high end luxury will never dissapear. sorry 4 my english

[karonmark]

The band is horrible though, would have been better with a rubber one instead

[BigBlue0002]

And, here come the Chinese... An ST-90050 movement in an attractive package. Takes many styling cues from Swiss manufactures. (someone mentioned Corum. I spy a little Patek Phillipe)

Chinese horolouge is up and comming. This Alpine is an example. Possibly, in the next 20 years, the Swiss will be in a dogfight for "market share"; either bring prices down or get slain by the Dragon. Ask GM, Ford and Chrysler (are they still around?) about those "crappy" Japanese imports of 30 years ago...

[jjlwis]

corum bubble anyone?

[ChicaWolverina]

I detest those plated screws on the bezel and the overly mannerist lug end covers, but it's sort of interesting in a pseudo Hublot way.