Stauer 27J 1944 Ritorno automatic (self-winding) wrist watch with quickset calendar, case model 13571, attractive nickel movement with bold red ruby jewels, a brushed finish on the plates and a polished finish on the winding rotor along with a Stauer engraving, mint single-sunk metal dial in an unusual light yellow color with a sunburst brushed finish, raised gold Arabic numbers & markers, black-marked outer registers, inner one is for minute markers with 1/5 second breaks while the outer is labeled "Base" and has varying number markings, subsidiary round registers with tight concentric circle engraving and black markings at 3 o'clock for month and at 9 o'clock for day of the week, date aperture with a black border at 6 o'clock, date display has black numbers on a white background, black steel spade & whip style hands and a black sweep second hand.
Heavy smooth polish round stainless steel (SS) water-resistant case with a rounded bezel supporting a slightly domed glass crystal, heavy curved extended lugs, depresses on the frame for advancing the day & month, an extruding hinge on the frame at 9 o'clock and a hunting cased style back cover over the rounded back bezel supporting a flat glass crystal, the inside of the back cover does look to have a small bezel and can likely be used to place a photo, case is showing normal even wear with some small spots of discoloration around the depress buttons, crown, and on the frame; additionally the back cover secures tightly but is a bit loose at the hinge when open, measures approx. 41mm in diameter x 46mm lug to lug x 17mm thick (crystal included), distinctive bright yellow rubber strap band with subtle cross-hatch engraving and a pattern of holes with textured raised edges and a SS buckle. An eye-catching modern mechanical movement watch in excellent overall condition!
- Age Description: 04New (recent production)
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Company:
Stauer
- Jewels: 0127J
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Setting/Movement Type:
self-wind (automatic)
- Model/Grade: 1944 Ritorno
- Movement Finish: nickel
- Movement Details: quickset, day display, date display, calendar function
- Dial Material: metal
- Dial Color: yellow
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Hand Style:
spade & whip, sweep second hand
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Case Style:
GB&B display case, round
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Case Material:
Metal - Stainless Steel
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Case Details:
water resistant (WR), hunting-cased back
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Case Width, without crown:
41mm (1.61 inches)
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Case Length, lug to lug:
46mm (1.81 inches)
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Case Thickness:
17mm (0.67 inches)
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Interior Lug Width:
20mm
(25/32")
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Band Size:
8in. to 8.99in.
(measurement range includes watch length & band)
- Band Material: rubber/plastic strap
- Crystal Material: glass
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Condition:
Excellent
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Gender:
Gentlemen's
This watch is in good running condition, unless otherwise noted in the description. This means that on receipt, pending any item-specific running conditions noted in the description, you can expect the watch to be winding and setting properly and to run smoothly while keeping reasonable time. We consider "reasonable time" to meet these basic guidelines:
- Railroad Grade Watches will be keeping +/- 5 minutes per day
- Pocket and Wrist Watches with 15 or more jewels will be keeping +/- 10 minutes per day
- All key wind watches and watches with 14 or fewer jewels will be keeping +/- 15 minutes per day
The above guideline is the lowest standard in which we would ship out a watch, however in most cases, you will see much better timekeeping. Most of our watches have been in storage for many years, so if you plan on carrying/wearing them everyday, you should consider having them cleaned and oiled soon, and then once a year thereafter to keep them in top running condition. If the watches will be for occasional use or display, they should be cleaned and serviced every 3 to 5 years depending on use.
As of December 4th, 2025, we are not offering a cleaning and service option through PM Time Service. While we do hope to offer this again in the future, we are unfortunately unable to meet customer requests for watch servicing at this time. Please note that, unless otherwise mentioned within the "Full Description" tab, this watch is being sold in good running condition and is ready to wear or carry on arrival.
Unlike modern quartz watches, most vintage watches need daily winding in order to keep the watch functioning for timekeeping. Additionally, there are a number of different ways to set the time other than simply pulling the crown away from the watch body. We are happy to provide an overview of each of the different setting types on our
"How To Use" page, where we also provide information on proper winding techniques for each style and some suggestions for the proper long term care and storage of your watch.
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