What do you think about automatic watches? We’re glad to see a Japanese automatic movement in the 3133.1. The timepiece has 22 jewels inside its gears. If you aren’t aware, the more jewels a watch has, the smoother its gear will run. 22 is quite a bit, leaving your 3133.1 moving like butter.
Being an automatic watch, it’s no surprise that Stuhrling went for a skeleton design. Its gears are mesmerizing, which is why the ability to watch them move is a smart move.
You could flip the timepiece on its back and watch its gears move too. It gives a better view if you ask me. There’s a Krysterna exhibition case letting you peek inside.
Okay, but
what is Krysterna though? According to Stuhrling, it’s their own creation. They say it’s hard, even harder than Sapphire, but we don’t know about this. We do know that it’s tough, however. Seriously, try getting rough with it, it’ll hold its own.
Now that we know it’s a pretty durable watch, is it a water-resistant one as well? The answer is yes! The 3133.1 can withstand 165 feet (50 meters) underwater. You might not want to get into the pool though. You get a leather strap that’s not waterproof. Unless you’re a fan of having a soggy watch on your wrist, go for it.
Speaking of its strap, you don’t get regular leather. Although not a luxury brand, Stuhrling loves spoiling their customers. You get an alligator skin, making you feel like a million bucks.
Having a skeleton dial is mesmerizing, but is it functional? We found the watch hard to read as there’s so much silver going on, especially since there aren’t any numerals in place.
You’ll notice that there isn’t a seconds’ hand either. Before you get disappointed, look to the bottom of the dial. You’ll see a sub-dial marking the seconds passed.
So, how big is the 3133.1? Big, but not too big. Its case stretches 1.73 inches (44 mm) across.
What makes it special:
The skeleton dial
On the hunt for a pilot’s watch? The Stuhrling 3916.2 is right up your alley. It’s incredibly easy to read, great when you’re in a dim-lit cockpit. Seriously, take a look at its dial, its watch face is huge. This makes way for some large Arabic numerals that you’ll never struggle with.
With your purchase, you’re getting
one of the most luminous watches we’ve ever come across. Bright luminous paint is on its hands and markers, so you’re always good to go.
Not only does it come with a calendar feature, but there are two of them. One reads the day’s date, while the other one reads the day of the week. This makes the 3916.2 extremely functional.
It’s quite water-resistant as well. You never know when a plane has to crash land, right? No need to fear, the 3916.2 can last 330 feet (100 meters) underwater. Does this mean you can dive with it on? No. Stuhrling strongly advises against this.
Even if you do hit the water, you might not want to do so regularly. The timepiece comes with a leather strap like the 3133.1. How do you feel about a wet wrist?
Like its brother, is the watch automatic? You get a Japanese quartz mechanism instead. Being a pilot’s watch, this is important as Quartz is accurate, always keeping you on time. Something that it does share with its brother is size. The watch is also 1.73 inches (44 mm), so if you have smaller wrists, keep this in mind.
Although not functional, you’ll see rivets all over its strap. They’ve been on pilot watches forever, making them a nice touch.
The timepiece’s window is a nice touch as well. You get Krysterna. You already know that it’s more than durable.
What makes it special:
It’s a great pilot’s watch.
I don’t know about you, but I’m a major fan of Pepsi bezels. The red and blue aren’t there just to spice things up. They make diving easier. The red marks the danger zone a diver faces, reminding you to surface before your oxygen supply runs out.
The bezel on 3950A.12 not only does this, but it also rotates, which is the hallmark of a good dive watch. It’ll tick as it turns, counting time down. How cool is that?
So, how far can it last underwater? The 3950A.12 can handle depths up to 330 feet (100 meters) underwater. Even though it calls itself a dive watch and can handle dive watch depths, we have some bad news for you.
The 3950A.12 can’t dive. Stuhrling advises you to snorkel with it on, at most.
Being built for the sea, it’s no surprise that it has large markers. They make reading the watch in the pool a breeze. The fact that it comes with enough and more lume helps as well.
You don’t need to take a close look to notice that its markers are thick. This makes for a superb canvas for the paint to shine on.
Being built for the sea, seeing a stainless-steel body is not a surprise either. The material
is waterproof, never leaving your wrists wet. Let’s not forget that stainless steel is scratch resistant as well, so have fun trying to dent it up.
With one look at the 3950A.12, you’ll notice that it looks a lot like the SKX009. This is true, but it doesn’t come with an automatic movement like its counterpart. We’re bummed as we’re total fans of automatic watches. The movement in the 3950A.12 is not bad though; you get a Japanese quartz movement. Like its brother in the number 2 spot, its mechanism is a Japanese Miyota, ensuring accuracy.
Speaking of watches it looks like, the 3950A.12 comes in a black bezel variant as well. It makes for a marvelous Rolex Submariner dupe.
What makes it special:
Pepsi bezel
Once again, we’re met with an automatic watch. You can guess how excited we are! In terms of the mechanism it has, unlike the 3133.1, we know what it rocks. You get the ST-91015 inside of your timepiece. This means you get 22 jewels in its gears along with a 60-hour power reserve. A 60-hour power reserve is more than useful as 40 is the norm.
Like the 3133.1, you also get a skeleton display. Although the 127A2 looks stunning, we think that the watch can be hard to read. Then again, skeleton watches are all about looking good, not being functional.
So far, it’s the largest watch on our list. If you have smaller hands, the 127A2’S 1.811 inches (46 mm) case might eat you up.
Other than this, the watch is quite comfortable. It comes with a genuine alligator leather strap, leaving you feeling like a million bucks. Its lavish display helps with this as well.
Speaking of lavish, did you notice the crystals on its dial? Take note as Stuhrling says they’re
genuine diamonds. We’d love to believe them, but the watch isn’t that expensive. We’re apprehensive.
We just have to talk about its
sun and moon display. It’s the sub-dial on the left-hand corner of the watch. According to the time of the day, you’ll see the sun or the moon pop up. How cool is that?
If you’re expecting a watch that’s as water-resistant as the previous two, get ready to be disappointed. The Stuhrling timepiece can only last 165 feet (50 meters) underwater. To be honest, we don’t mind this. The watch is pretty. Wanting to swim with it on will probably the last thing on your mind.
Other than this:
You get a special mineral in its display. You’re met with Krysterna, which you know we’re fans of.
What makes it special:
The sun and moon display.
