National Geographic History - 03.2019 - 04.2019

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n the early 1930s watch manufacturers took a
clue from Henry Ford’s favorite quote concerning
his automobiles, “You can have any color as long as
it is black.” Black dialed watches became the rage
especially with pilots and race drivers. Of course,
since the black dial went well with a black tuxedo,
the adventurer’s black dial watch easily moved from
the airplane hangar to dancing at the nightclub.
Now, Stauer brings back the “Noire”, a design based
on an elegant timepiece built in 1936. Black dialed,
complex automatics from the 1930s have recently hit
new heights at auction. One was sold for in excess of
$600,000. We thought that you might like to have an affordable
version that will be much more accurate than the original.
Basic black with a twist.Not only are the dial, hands and face
vintage, but we used a 27-jeweled automatic movement. This is
the kind of engineering desired by fine watch collectors world-
wide. But since we design this classic movement on state of the art
computer-controlled Swiss built machines, the accuracy is excellent.
Three interior dials display day, month and date. We have priced
the luxurious StauerNoireat a price to keep you in the black...
only 3 payments of $33. So slip into the back of your black
limousine, savor some rich tasting black coffee and look at your
wrist knowing that you have some great times on your hands.

An offer that will make you dig out your old tux.
The movement of the StauerNoirewrist watch car-
ries an extended two year warranty. But first enjoy
this handsome timepiece risk-free for 30 days for the
extraordinary price of only 3 payments of $33. If you
are not thrilled with the quality and rare design, simply
send it back for a full refund of the item price. But once
you strap on theNoire you’ll want to stay in the black.

“I’ve gotten many compliments on
this watch. The craftsmanship is
phenomenal and the watch is
simply pleasing to the eye.”
—M., Irvine, CA

“GET THIS WATCH.”
—M., Wheeling, IL

27 jewels and hand-
assembled parts drive
this classic masterpiece.

I’ll Take Mine Black...No Sugar


Stauer...Afford the Extraordinary.®


27-jewel automatic movement • Month, day, date and 24-hour, sun/ moon dials • Luminous markers • Date window at 3’ o’clock


  • Water resistant to 5 ATM • Crocodile embossed leather strap in black fits wrists to 6½"–9"


Stauer Noire Watch †
Your Cost With Offer Code$99+S&PSave $
OR3 credit card paymentsof $33+ S&P

1-800-333-
Offer Code:NWT4-
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Stauer


®

14101 SouthcrossDriveW.,
Ste155, Dept.NWT4-
Burnsville,Minnesot^5337
http://www.stauer.com

† Special price only for customers usingthe offer code versus the price
on Stauer.com without your offer code.

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Back in Black:
The New Face of
Luxury Watches
“...go black. Dark
and handsome
remains a classic
for a reason”


— Men’s Journal

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