Stuhrling Original Men's 144C2.3345K14 Classic Gatsby Skeleton Mechanical Leather Watch

A first in the Gatsby series, the Gatsby Skeleton takes advantage of a movement rarely seen in today’s watch industry: a true mechanical movement. This timepiece pays homage to the rich history of watchmaking by using a movement that does not include a rotor; this watch must be hand wound; here is a timepiece with which you can truly be involved. Nearly the entire dial has been cut away to reveal the intricate mechanisms that is literally the beating heart of the Gatsby Skeleton. Equipped with an alligator embossed genuine leather strap, this timepiece makes for a perfect accessory for business attire, but not so formal that it cannot be worn every day.

Krysterna Crystals

Krysterna is proprietary to Stührling Original and refers to the crystals that are used in its timepieces. Krysterna stems from the eyewear industry and has more strength over a spread surface area than sapphire. Krysterna crystals are more scratch resistant than mineral crystals and more shatter resistant than sapphire crystals.

The Gatsby Family is part of the Classic Collection, a group of formal timepieces designed to enhance your formal attire. These timepieces feature a square case with either a exquisite genuine leather strap or a study and stylish stainless steel link bracelet.

Summary of Features

• Movement: Manual Mechanical Movement

The hand-wound mechanical movement is perhaps the most classical of movements. It operates exclusively by the daily (or sometimes more often) winding of the crown to power the mainspring (the “heart” of the movement). Unlike its automatic mechanical counterpart, this type of movement does not feature a rotor. The energy source is the mainspring (a spring coiled into a tight spiral) which is wound manually by the wearer twisting the crown, usually in a clockwise direction. As time progresses, the spring begins to uncoil, releasing the energy needed to activate the various wheels and make the movement tick. Without routine winding of the crown, the hand-wound mechanical movement will eventually lose power. Thus, mechanical hand-wound movements usually require daily winding. A hand-wound movement requires greater care than almost all other types of movements because once the mainspring is fully wound, additional tension may cause it to break.

• Complications: Hours, Minutes, and Small Seconds
• Dial: Skeletonized Dial with Minutes Track
• Hands: Obelisk-Style Hands with Luminous Fill

Diagrams of Features