Complex 186-moving-part mechanism allows it to operate by Steinhausen Swiss kinetic
movement and maintain a calendar dial
- Built with an accuracy of +15/ -13 seconds per day
- Equipped with Kinetic Calendarª, it displays in one automatic watch,
a 24-hour moon/sun dial, day of the month (e.g. 25th), day of the week (e.g.
Wednesday), month, hour, minute and second
- Face: 1.25" x 1.25" x. 5"
- Band: 10" with watch; 8.5" without
Swiss inventor and architect Ulrich Van-Heusen was a master craftsman who
dedicated himself to his trade. He lived in an era when only the wealthy could
afford a timepiece. But in 1928, Van-Heusen received a request from an Austrian
baron to design and produce a unique calendar watch. Van-Heusen had completed
his first automatic calendar watch only five years before.
In 1930, Van-Heusen had done it: He had created a beautiful square watch so
elegant that French watchmakers have been selling a similar piece for 50 years.
It was the only one Van-Heusen ever made. Van-Heusen named his brand Steinhausen
after the region in Switzerland from where his family came. He named this watch
the Baron after his customer. He was steadfast in his belief that wristwatches,
not the prevalent pocket watch, would eventually become an item people could
not live without. And he was correct! The Great Depression almost eliminated
handmade watches of this quality. One that remains today fetched $300,000 at
auction. Wristwatches became the must-have item for people of all social strata,
but the distinguished gentry continued to buy Steinhausen's handcrafted marvels.
Improving upon Van-Heusen's artistry, Steinhausen continues its reputation
of producing the finest workmanship and classy designs. And now, in an exclusive
to _______ readers, we are pleased to re-introduce the original Steinhausen
model with stylish updates. Like the original Steinhausen, each watch is painstakingly
reproduced by hand from 186 genuine Swiss parts. Then it is so rigorously tested
for two weeks that just six percent of movements end up in a Steinhausen. Swiss
automatic movement standards allow for an accuracy of +25/-27 seconds per day.
Our Steinhausen watches rate +15/-13 seconds per day, making it more accurate.
Like the original Steinhausen, the Baron follows the tradition of displaying
the moon and stars depicting day and night. The moving parts, luminous hands
and square face with Roman numerals are included, too. And of course, it never
needs winding or batteries because your movement keeps the watch in time. However,
we have added a flip-digit day-of-the-week and month display and a rotating
day-of-month hand. We also have added to the crown a hand-selected precious
ruby from Bangkok to add a rich luster; and interchangeable brown and black
leather wristbands. It comes in a handsome felt-lined wood box, along with a
card certifying its authenticity.
Try the Baron for a month. If you are dissatisfied with the beauty and accuracy,
or if you aren't receiving compliments from people, return it. We'll refund
your money. Steinhausens are must-haves among Japanese and European collectors.
You can only get one of these fine pieces of art in luxury boutiques and through
Steinhausenonline.com. Don't purchase a Steinhausen anywhere else, for you will
be buying an imitation. The value of the Baron is sure to increase over time
- not just monetarily but also in the amount of attention you'll receive. The
design is so elegant that French watchmakers have been selling a similar design
for more than 50 years. Until now, most of us couldn't afford a timepiece of
such masterful style and quality. Be the first to wear this remarkable new addition
to the world-famous Steinhausen line.
FAQS
Does this watch come with just this band?
No, it comes with two bands, one black and one brown.
Do you have a metal band for this watch?
Yes, it is item number TM 398 G for the gold Baron and TM 398 for the silver
Baron.
What kind of warranty does this watch have?
All Steinhausen products have a one year warranty.
