Est. 1950s Stowa Parat Pointer Date "Mirror Dial"
A charming and increasingly uncommon example of post-war German watchmaking. This Stowa Parat Pointer Date dates to the early 1950s and was produced during the famous "Parat" collaboration in Pforzheim, Germany.
The highlight of this watch is its original glossy black lacquer "Mirror Dial," beautifully contrasted by warm cream-colored luminous numerals that have naturally aged over the decades. The signature red crescent pointer-date hand remains one of the most distinctive features of the Parat series and adds tremendous vintage charm.
Recently serviced May 2026 and ready to wear!
Service Work Completed:
• Full movement service
• Movement cleaned, lubricated, and regulated
• Acrylic crystal restored
• Hand lume professionally restored in a sympathetic vintage tone
• Timegrapher tested after service
Specifications:
• Brand: Stowa
• Model: Parat Pointer Date
• Era: Early 1950s
• Case Diameter: 33mm (excluding crown)
• Lug-to-Lug: 41.5mm
• Lug Width: 16mm
• Fixed Wire Lugs (Single-Pass/NATO Compatible)
• Movement: Osco Cal. 42, Manual Wind, 15 Jewels
• Functions: Pointer Date, Sub-seconds
• Caseback: Stainless Steel Snap Back ("Boden Edelstahl")
• Straps Included:
Condition:
This watch remains an honest vintage piece, retaining its original dial, hands, and overall character. The case displays light signs of wear consistent with age and careful use over the decades. The warm cream-colored numerals show attractive age-related patina, while the freshly restored hands provide excellent legibility. The movement is running well following recent servicing.
A wonderful opportunity to acquire a distinctive German pointer-date watch with genuine vintage character and fresh mechanical servicing.
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