Keep your girly little "slim-line" watches. I want a watch that not only tells me the time, but can also cover my ass in a bar fight.

Stuhrling, founded by a Swiss family with three generations of watchmaking in their DNA, creates big, bold watches with massive cases, exposed mechanical features, and 20 jewel skeletonized movements. No idea what that really means, but I can tell you these things pack some heft. And will never be mistaken for your girlfriend's. (I'm testing bullet-stopping ability this weekend.)

They've got see-through face backs that expose the guts. The numbers are printed on mylar to give the illusion of floating. The screws on the front are in the shape of an “s” that need to be opened with a custom made screwdriver. They use materials like surgical grade stainless steel and high density rubber. These things look like they were designed by Tony Stark.

And because they've got Swiss ancestry, they're real mechanical watches, no batteries. Yet come without the "Made in Switzerland" price tag. Meaning you'll pay a few hundred as opposed to a few thousand, for high end style and quality. (I'm guessing if you want to spend a few thousand, they can have Stark add lasers and jet propulsion for you.)

www.stuhrling.com
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