Arrive Magazine - September/October, 2010

We Can Only Find One

A rare chance to claim a unique piece of watchmaking history for under $100!

Eighty-six years ago, a watchmaker in Paris famous for building the magnificent clocks at Versailles created a legendary timepiece. He invented the first watch with an automatic mechanical drive. These innovative movements required no batteries and never needed to be manually wound. Only seven of these ultra-rare watches were ever made and we’ve studied the one surviving masterpiece in a watch history museum. Inspired by history, classic design and technology, our Stauer Meisterzeit has been painstakingly handcrafted to meet the demanding standards of vintage watch collectors. Why the new “antique” is better than the original. The original timepiece was truly innovative, but, as we studied it closely, we realized that we could engineer ours with a much higher level of precision. The 27-ruby-jewel movement utilizes an automatic self-winding mechanism inspired by a patent from 1923, but built on $31 million in state-of-the-art Swiss-made machinery. With an exhibition back, you can see into the heart of the engineering and view the rotor spin—it’s powered by the movement of your body.

This limited edition Stauer Meisterzeit allows you to wear a watch far more exclusive than most new “upscale” models. Here is your chance to claim a piece of watchmaking history in a rare design that is priced to wear everyday. Elegant and accurate. This refined beauty has a fastidious side. Each movement and engine-turned rotor is tested for 15 days and then certified before it leaves the factory. The best part is that with our special price, you can wear a superb classic historical reproduction watch and laugh all the way to the bank. Stauer specializes in classic timeless watches and jewelry that are made for the millionaires who want to keep their millions. This watch will quickly move to heirloom status in your household.

View the precision
movement of the
Meisterzeit through the
rear exhibition port.

Try it for 30 days and if you are not thrilled with the beauty and construction of the Meisterzeit, simply return it for a refund of the purchase price.

Extremely limited availability. Since it takes about 6 months to build each watch, the release is a limited edition, so please be sure to order yours soon. WATCH SPECS: - 18K Gold-clad case and bezel - Precision 27-jeweled movement - Interior dials display day and month - Croc-embossed leather strap - Fits 6 3/4"– 8 1/4" wrist