Ordered Stowa Marine A10

[Chutney]

After literally years of thinking about it, I finally decided today that I should buy the Stowa Marine Original as a present for my wife to give me for Christmas! Unfortunately delivery will not be until mid February.

Its the matt finish with the date, silver face, dark brown croc strap with deployment buckle

Never seen one in the flesh, so a bit nervous that I might not like it.

https://www.stowa.de/lshop,showdetail,138645777262...

[DKL]

That's nice. Stowa stuff is just nicely solid and that bit different. I very much doubt you'll regret it.

[yeti]

Might not like it?? You'll love it

Such a pure design.

[JohnWest]

I've recently ordered a Marine Auto but wondering how do I go about paying for it??

Stowa have provided bank details for a bank transfer which is fair enough, but the amount is in €. Depending on which exchange rate is used, the price could vary a bit. Do you agree on an exchange rate and transfer that amount in £? Or can you go to the bank and request they do the transfer using whatever rate they use?

I too have never seen a Stowa in the flesh, but from all the photos I've seen I'm sure you, and I, will love our watches. Mine is also due mid Feb.

[PJ S]

JohnWest said:

Stowa have provided bank details for a bank transfer which is fair enough, but the amount is in €. Depending on which exchange rate is used, the price could vary a bit. Do you agree on an exchange rate and transfer that amount in £? Or can you go to the bank and request they do the transfer using whatever rate they use?

Your bank will apply the exchange rate at the time you sign the transfer request form.

[hilly10]

Very nice. Top watch

[Chutney]

I did an online international bank transfer recently and it gave me the option of paying an amount in GBP or Euros and gave the exchange rate if I paid in euros.

JohnWest said:

I've recently ordered a Marine Auto but wondering how do I go about paying for it??

Stowa have provided bank details for a bank transfer which is fair enough, but the amount is in €. Depending on which exchange rate is used, the price could vary a bit. Do you agree on an exchange rate and transfer that amount in £? Or can you go to the bank and request they do the transfer using whatever rate they use?

I too have never seen a Stowa in the flesh, but from all the photos I've seen I'm sure you, and I, will love our watches. Mine is also due mid Feb.

[JohnWest]

Thanks for the replies, Chutney and PJ S.

Chutney, have you paid for yours in full already? They asked me not to until closer to the time that it was made.

[Chutney]

Same for me, pay a couple of weeks before delivery. Mines due mid Feb. When is yours due?

I got an automated email when I put the order through, but haven't heard anything since. Which exact model and strap have you gone for?

JohnWest said:

Thanks for the replies, Chutney and PJ S.

Chutney, have you paid for yours in full already? They asked me not to until closer to the time that it was made.

[5pen]

This was how my order progressed;

14/2 - Order placed
18/2 - E-mail from Stowa regarding strap sizing
22/4 - E-mail from Stowa requesting payment
23/4 - Payment made via bank transfer
24/4 - FedEx notice of shipment
25/4 - Delivery

I think the initial estimate of delivery was the end of May, so if my experience is representative you may be pleasantly surprised.

I have a Marine Auto (polished case, date, croco strap, deployant clasp) and it's lovely.

[Chutney]

Interesting, thanks.

Does anyone know what the silver face looks like? In the images it looks a gentle off white, which is why I went for it. Now concerned it might actually look silvery. Well, it seems possible!!

Has anyone seen the silver face in the flesh?

5pen said:

This was how my order progressed;

14/2 - Order placed
18/2 - E-mail from Stowa regarding strap sizing
22/4 - E-mail from Stowa requesting payment
23/4 - Payment made via bank transfer
24/4 - FedEx notice of shipment
25/4 - Delivery

I think the initial estimate of delivery was the end of May, so if my experience is representative you may be pleasantly surprised.

I have a Marine Auto (polished case, date, croco strap, deployant clasp) and it's lovely.