{"product_id":"vintage-stowa-automatic-17j-german-puw-1261-movement-mid-century-style","title":"Vintage Stowa Automatic - 17J German PUW 1261 Movement - Mid-Century Style","description":"A classic piece of Pforzheim horology from the legendary house of Stowa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis late 1950s\/early 1960s Stowa Automatic offers a clean, sophisticated mid-century aesthetic paired with a robust German-made movement. It features a beautiful \"Explorer-style\" dial with alternating Arabic numerals and dagger indices, protected by a gold-plated case that shows honest wear and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE DETAILS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Brand: Stowa (Germany)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Movement: PUW Caliber 1261 Automatic, 17 Jewels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Case Size: Approx. 34mm (excluding crown).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Case Material: Gold-plated bezel with a Stainless Steel screw-down case back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Dial: Original silver-tone dial with \"Dauphine\" hands and a date window at 3 o'clock.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Features: Antimagnetic, Shock-protected, Waterprotected (vintage rating, not tested).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Strap: Brand new 18mm tan pebble-grain leather strap with matching gold-tone buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONDITION \u0026amp; PERFORMANCE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis watch has been bench-tested on a professional timegrapher and is performing remarkably well for its age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Timing: Running at a reliable +10 to +12 seconds per day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Beat Error: Solid 0.9ms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Amplitude: Healthy 231°, indicating the movement is strong and maintaining power.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Cosmetics: The dial has a lovely light patina consistent with age. The gold plating shows significant \"brassing\" on the lugs and high points, giving it a true vintage tool-watch feel. The acrylic crystal has been lightly polished but may show minor faint marks under close inspection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote to Collectors: This watch is sold in \"as-found\" vintage condition. While it is currently keeping excellent time on the bench, a full service (Clean, Oil, Adjust) is always recommended for long-term daily wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFast Shipping from Superior, WI. Please see photos for the best representation of condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage German Watch, Bauhaus style, PUW 1261, Collectible Stowa","brand":"Stowa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55824021815464,"sku":null,"price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2885\/4952\/files\/c218a44d-89d6-4b7f-a9ec-e4d1009273f1.jpg?v=1785570128","url":"https:\/\/lullsohn.com\/products\/vintage-stowa-automatic-17j-german-puw-1261-movement-mid-century-style","provider":"Lüll \u0026 Sohn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}