Malaysian Belle by STOWA - Limited Edition of 33 pieces for Malaysia

Now for some watch related news for the watch enthusiasts. For the first time ever, Stowa has decided to partner with Red Army Watches (RAW) Malaysia to launch a special edition available only from the local watch retail maverick. Only 33 pieces of this edition are available and each of the 33 watches will be customised with a serial number and an engraved name of the owner on the buckle.

Malaysian Belle by STOWA - Limited Edition of 33 pieces for Malaysia

The unique rendition of the Stowa Flieger watch made exclusively for the Malaysia market is inspired by the traditional Kebaya and its form fitting hint of smouldering sexiness that harkens back to the idyllic villages of yesteryear. Nothing will get you on the upswing faster than donning a tribute to the past.

Malaysian Belle, a centre figure in the artwork, is our own interpretation of pin-up girls, done in Kebaya style. Popular in the beginning of 20th century, pin-up girls were not only used in the consumer product advertisements and the entertainment industry, but also on the aeroplanes all across the world. In our own world of imagination, we would like to think that the famous Kebaya doomed by Peranakan ladies confer pared down feminine sensuality via unforgettable aesthetics, which offer an insightful peek into the culture and majesty of the female form.

Malaysian Belle, a centre figure in the artwork

The single artwork presented by Stowa for Malaysia, with a uniquely Malaysian theme. The rare edition will definitely go down in the history as one of the rarest collectible pieces in the watch collecting community since there are only 33 pieces made, coupled with the unique story behind it as well.

There will be a small gathering to present the watches to the privileged owners on a date and venue to be decided in the near future once it’s sold out. The numbers of which number 4, 13, 14, 24, and 34 are omitted.

Malaysian Belle by STOWA - Limited Edition of 33 pieces for Malaysia

Flieger 6498 Handwinding Technical Specs
Movement : Unitas6498 with blued screws, code de Geneva, golden Stowa engraving
Case size : 41mm
Crystal : Sapphire with inner Anti-reflective coating
Hands : Heated blue steel hands with Superluminova C3 filling
Straps : Brown leather strap in old style (22 mm)
Dial : Small second 6 o’clock
Caseback #1 : Sapphire caseback
Caseback #2 : Additional solid caseback with special engraving (Malaysian Belle)
Distinct feature
#1 : Small second in gold (Pantone code 871 U
#2 : Individual name of owner on the tang buckle (it can be omitted if a customer
prefers anonymity)
#3 : Serialised Limited Edition of 1/38 to 38/38 with omission of #4, #13, #14,
#24, and #34, which makes the total 33 pieces.
Retail (Fixed) Price : 4999
Estimated Arrival : Feb 2014 (but pre-order is open now till sold out)