My Watch: Jon Gaffney, Stowa Marine Original
I’m Jon Gaffney. I’m a husband, brother, son, and gym rat. I’m also a young professional in hot pursuit of my “corner“ which Mr. Eames spoke so eloquently of. Along the way I have developed a healthy appetite for timepieces without the funds to match…yet. I have three watches. A Hamilton that belonged to both my Grandfather and his father before him, and a Hamilton GG-W-113 (eat your heart out J. Crew).
The watch that graces my wrist almost every day though is a Stowa Marine Original.
Built around a Unitas 6498 its made to honor a deck watch from World War II known as the Kreigsmarine. To me its 41mm of versatility. Its simple brushed stainless steel case, classic white dial, Arabic numerals, and blued steel hands make it at home in almost any situation.
It goes well with any outfit and has been dressed up or down with a number of bands. Most of the time I leave it on one of a handful of NATO straps for a more casual look. The fact that Stowa makes all their cases and dials in house as well as finishing the movement add a lot of value in my eyes.
Gazing through the crystal case back has yet to lose its siren power over me, always looking like an elegant steam punk heart dutifully beating away.
As my first true timepiece I’ll be hard pressed to ever have to the Marine Original leave my collection.
Check out Stowa’s official website for their full collection – www.stowa.de
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