While being a stand-out is always something to be proud of, standing out for the sake of being noticed is a somewhat different category. While we love timepieces that have a flair for the audacious, certain makers five off the sense that they are trying really hard to be unique. Everyone loves uniqueness, but sometimes the pursuit of a niche drivers designers to do things that many consumers might not find appealing. We find it nice to find a designer that doesn’t have to try to stand out—a brand that is perhaps most original in that they don’t seem to be trying too hard to stand out. Instead, Stuhrling Original has followed their own instincts, and as a result, have managed to reinvent tradition without straying away from their roots.
What We Love about Stuhrling Original
Instead of using outrageous designs to make a name for themselves, this brand has created men’s watches that doesn’t need to be audacious to stand out. Instead, this designer has focused on blending the classic and the modern. The results are timepieces that have all of the latest features and amenities, such as day, date, month, and chronographs. Moreover, these timepieces are powered by Swiss mechanical movements that feature automatic winding movements which reflect this designer’s strong link to heritage. As a result, every device this company makes has an unmistakably classic feel that wearers will notice immediately.
Yet despite the fact that every Sturhling Original watch has an unmistakable tie to tradition and history, that doesn’t mean that there designs are stagnant in any way. To the contrary, fresh revinvention is something that this company prides themselves on. A classic example of this balance of tradition and novelty is the heavy use of exposed machinery. There are few more emphatic ways to remind wearers that they have a legendary Swiss timepiece than to show them exactly why it is that these devices are revolutionary—their superior movements and craftsmanship. Yet at the same time, the visible gears and micro machinery offers a modern style that is both at the height of fashion and beyond the vagaries of style.
Some Things We Don’t Like about Sturhling Original
Generally speaking there’s really quite a bit to love about these timepieces and designs, but one thing did stand out that some customers might take issue with. While there are a large number of different styles for customers to choose from, the preference of this brand is for larger designs. While purely a matter of taste, some people may be against the idea of timepiecees with big cases that really take up space on the wrist. Generally speaking though, we found this to be a minor issue, and there are also several smaller designs by this designer as well.
History of the Brand
There are few other designers that so fully embrace their heritage as makers of fine timepieces. This company was founded in the 1800s during the birth of the Swiss clock making legend. For over two centuries, they have been honoring this tradition by staying committed to quality. Throughout that period, this company has been known for following their own path, and being resistant to trends that have strongly influenced others. Currently, the renaissance of self winding movements has once again reminded the world of Stuhrling Original and their commitment to heritage and quality.
