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(More customer reviews)I've always been fascinated by a skeleton watch, seeing all of the tiny moving parts in action is fun and amazing. I've wanted an automatic watch for a long time because I don't like having to replace the batteries in my watches every year. As a matter of fact, I stopped wearing watches a couple of years ago for that reason, and just use my cell phone to check the time when I'm out and about.
Now, combine an automatic skeleton watch with my favorite "rose gold" color (it's so flattering to all skin tones), and add the adorable heart cut-out, well the combination is just irresistible! Then, as if that wasn't enough (besides the well known quality brand of Stuhrling), they add two extra bands and I was lucky enough to find it on a one hour Gold Box Lightening Deal, it was serendipitous!
I quickly did my due diligence research on pricing, and reviews, and not only does Amazon have best price, every place that I found this watch, it only came with the brown band. Amazon is the only seller I could find that offers this wonderful set with the 2 additional quick change bands, so that makes this deal even more fantastic.
FYI, at Overstock dot com there were 49 reviews with 100% recommending the watch, and a rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars!
BTW, the watch come in several other color combination's (with one band) if you don't like the rose gold. Some of them are sold on Amazon.
I got this from the Stuhrling website:
109.1215A4: Stainless Steel Case with Pink Dial, Pink Hands & Markers on a Pink Strap
109.1215C6: Stainless Steel Case with Cobalt Blue Dial, Baby Blue Hands & Markers on a Midnight Blue Strap
109.1235E31: 23K Yellow Gold Plated Case with Champagne Dial, Brown Hands & Markers on a Bronze Strap
109.1245E14: 16K Rose Gold Plated Case with Copper Dial, Black Hands & Markers on a Brown Strap
109.1215H2: Stainless Steel Case with Red Dial, Black Hands & Markers on a Red Strap
OK, on to the watch. So far, it stays "wound" if you wear it, and it keeps time fairly accurately. In 5 days, it has been a minute or two slow. I didn't expect it to be as accurate as a quartz watch, and the trade off of not having batteries to replace is worth it to me.
If you don't know how the automatic self-winding mechanical movement works, it's through kinetic energy - the normal movements of your wrist should keep it "wound". It stores the energy in the spring, and the manufacturer claims a 34 hour power reserve. I haven't tested that.
Notes: The rose gold color is more coppery than depicted in the photos. It's almost the same color as the face.
If you click on the photos & zoom in, you can see all of the wonderful details and engravings on the face and the movements.
The photo of the watch in the box is the most accurate color of the watch bands, pale gold, brown and black.
The watch bands are a fine satin twill bonded to the leather, and that's what they look like, fabric, not leather. They should easily fit about a 6" to7.75" wrist (maybe larger if you punch another hole in the band), and are very comfortable, and easy to change. The matching rose gold buckle has the Stuhrling symbol engraved on it. The onion dome crown is beautiful, and I like that it is in the 4 o'clock position, instead of the usual 3 o'clock.
Because of the heart cut out, with the moving parts, it's not quite as easy to read.
The watch and bands are bigger than I like, but it is not overbearing, and my wrists are on the small side. The case is about 1.4" diameter, and 1/2" thick.
When you set the watch turn the hands counter-clockwise, rolling the dome towards you.
The presentation box is very classy, this set would be a wonderful gift for anyone to receive.
Bottom Line: This is a beautiful, unusual, well made watch set at a great price.
P.S. Disclaimer: I did see in the box, that they will give you an additional year on the warranty (total of 3 years) if you write a positive review. That truly had no bearing on this review. I was going to write this review before I saw the bonus. The reason I wrote my review today was because it's on sale & I thought it would make a great Valentines gift. Since there is only 1 other review, I felt I should add mine. I know how important it is to have multiple reviews on products, they really help me.
Update 5/16/09: Still LOVE the watch. It brings a smile every time I look at it. I even bought some additional 18mm bands with quick release pins on eBay, and a 16mm "rose gold" quick-deployment clasp that matches the watch perfectly even though it isn't the Stuhrling brand (I couldn't find any in 16mm size).
Only real complaint, after only a few days about 1/4" area near the top of the bezel, seems to show some wearing off of the rose gold plating. I will probably contact Stuhrling about it.
I've also noticed that some people don't realize that you can also wind the watch the old-fashioned way to keep it wound. It's fun to watch the spring get tighter, and because you can see it, you don't have to worry about "over winding" it. I wind it before I start wearing it, and if I'm going to wear it the next day, I wind it again before I go to sleep.
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Fall in love with the Stuhrling Women's Cupid II Skeleton Watch set. The inner workings of the Cupid II Skeleton watch are easily seen through its heart and domed Krysterna™ crystal. See the 20-jewels of the mechanical automatic movement beating at 21,600 vibrations per hour. The Stuhrling Love Series offers an amazing blend of beauty and technical achievement in timepieces for women. Make a statement without sacrificing beauty and style. These straps all include quick change pins and are as interchangeable as you want them to be. It's a woman's prerogative to change her mind. With this timepiece and strap set, there's never a wrong choice!
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