German chromed deck watch in near mint condition Circa 1943

Open faced deck watch by Stowa
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A German deck watch in near mint condition, with original wooden box, circa 1943.
This deck watch consists a chromium plated case with glazed movement, a fluorescent dial, signed ‘KM Stowa‘, Arabic numerals, a sunk subsidiary dial for the seconds and black steel hands. It has a bridge movement and a screw compensation balance.
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Diameter: 57 mm
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Weight: 111 g
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Signed: KM Stowa
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If you’re into German watches, you’re likely already very familiar with Stowa. If not, here is the abbreviated history. Stowa was founded in 1927 by Walter Storz, (Stowa being an abbreviation of his name STOrz WAlter). In the 30s they designed and released Bauhaus watches, which informed their very popular Antea line available today. In 1996 Jrg Schauer, a renowned German watch maker, took over the brand and all trademark rights. By introducing watches closely based on the brands history as well as new, modern watches. Originally Posted by Origins The style of the Marine Original is visually distinctive, but actually takes its inspiration from a very classic and traditional pocket watch. Based on the Marine Beobachtungsuhr pocket watches manufactured by Stowa for the German Navy in the 40s, the Marine line speak to Deck clocks, and a nautical aesthetic that is very appealing. One of many Marine Chronometer type watches out there, the Stowa has a style that speaks to its German heritage by way of the typefaces used, and an exacting execution.