I love this channel...so down to earth. Thanks Tim

@CasebackWatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

It's a throw back to the 40s a military look nice, nice movement nice to see a watch not use a seiko movement for a change don't get me wrong but so many companies go that direction nice to see this co go with a swiss movement

@jamesblonde2271

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, very kind of them🤣🤣🤣

I'll say that Allen Edmonds has decent deals ON THE STATES SIDE!!! If you want to go for Allen Edmonds, what people usually do if they buy online is to buy 2 pairs and return one, OR you call a store to select the pair of shoes for you and then send. I have two pairs of Allen Edmonds and I love them, I just bought a third pair. I also have a pair of Cobbler Union which are in a league of their own.

I have a Stowa Partitio limited edition, and I love it. I managed to get a very low number from the run of just 100. Coincidentally I am wearing my Partitio today.

I’m a huge Alan Edmunds fan, I own 6-7 pairs, they’re great shoes👍👍👍

My first watch, which I got when I was 7, was a Stowa. No idea what happened to it unfortunately.

FIRST! (Honest...) Mesh isn't just for summer! A handsome watch!

Stowa does not market the Partitio as a "military" watch, but it is a nearly perfect modern interpretation of several World War Two and Korea military watches. I love it, and own 2 of them! The standard one. and the fancier "Black" model, that has gilded hands. Very expensive ($800) for what it is, a 3-hand vintage style watch, but if you own one of these you don't need any others. I am tired of gigantic "dinner plate" 43mm watches, and wear my Partitios all the time.

If I didn't have a Smiths PRS29a, I'd definitely go for the Stowa Partitio. So handsome with the old logo!

Thanks for showing us what outstanding value the Stowa is ( a lifelong purchase), when compared to a pair of shoes! Youve just inspired me to get into my watchbox and get my Stowa Flieger onto the wrist for today. The quality is so good i cant stop looking at it.

Good to hear there are plans in the works, I always look forward to seeing your show. Thanks Tim!

@CasebackWatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Tim, I was waiting for a review of your Partitio and I'm happy you made it, I t's a watch that I would like to own at some point. Hope to see your strap prototypes soon!

I own a few pairs of AE. They will take them back if there’s an issue in the USA at least. Quality is hit or miss. Crocket and Jones are the best I’ve owned. More expensive too!

Love the intro, best yet

Looking forward to the watch straps Tim, they sound exceptional quality.

Great vid Tim and both a nice watch and shoes.....personally if I had to choose a winner the watch would win every time...I'm a Magnanni man when it comes to shoes,all harps back to the time I lived in Madrid and some of their styles are fabulous...I also still have 2 or 3 pairs of Van Bommels from my time in The Hague....nice shoes too...well made and still in perfect nick 20 years after I bought them.

I own the Stowa Partitio with red seconds hand and display back. My strap of choice with it is a beige leather but I’ve been meaning to get a mesh strap too. Thanks for making this content of this underrated watch!

The Stowa Partito is a very handsome watch,as I understand Grant Stone make some very good boots and shoes.

You've got a lot of great options in the mid-tier range of shoes that I'd opt for over AE, like Carmina, Carlos Santos, TLB Mallorca, Cobbler Union and Sons of Henry for example.

The quality of Allen Edmond's shoes has gone down a bit since it's acquisition by the Caleras group. I have a lot of history with them selling them a new phone system in 1982 at their old factory in Belgium Wisconsin. That factory burned down and they rebuilt in Port Washington Wisconsin. The hand finishing was excellent at that time and up until their sale. Back in 1982 the CEO, John Stolenwerk told me that there were very few companies that made shoes like they did. No metal stays anywhere, all leather and yes they will squeak a bit as the leather works itself in. I have a closet full of them and still own my original pair from 1982. I don't know if they still offer factory repair services but that was a nice bonus. For $70 they completely refinish the shoes and if they can't repair them they send you a new pair. One funny story is the time Mr. Stolenwerk went to Japan for a trade show and set up a stand outside the show with his shoes because only Japanese shoe companies were allowed their. That was the time when we were having challenges with the trade imbalance with Japan. He was so successful that he was getting orders from Japanese consumers and had quite a cult following there.

@michaelbedford8017

3 жыл бұрын

Did the downturn occur when they became a PLC (stock company) or part of one? Following that everything comes second to profits.

@peterkull8354

3 жыл бұрын

My Grand Pa used his quirky new - leather - shoes as an excuse while he farted! His comment always was. Oo I´m afraid this was my new shoes...............while smiling 😊

Good luck with the straps. I will definitely be looking forward to seeing them.

I'm a big fan of Allen Edmonds shoes and over the years have collected a few pairs that I wear fairly regularly. But as much as I like them, I agree with you that sometimes the soles, and in particular the heels, could have used a little more attention. Nonetheless, I still consider them excellent shoes, the kind that, if properly cared for, will last quite a few years. Like with a quirky watch, I'm betting you'll grow to like them.

Great watch, it really combines world of casual and military watches. What I missed in the last shot of your video was a squeaky sound of your shoes as a background tune for this wrist shots 😄

Great video. Thank you very much for your introduction of Stowa Partitio.

@CasebackWatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Poor shoes I have worn Crockett and Jones for over 40 years never a problem ! Love the Stowa!

Looking forward to seeing and acquiring your watch straps.

Good review, reasonable concerns with the Strands. Mine don't have those problems, glad that there was a refund for them though.

Though I would not exactly call it a dress watch. But with that size and dial style it would make a perfect " every day " watch. You could wear it in most social settings and it would not be out of place. I really do like the more traditional shape of toe on those brogues. But their quality leaves something to be desired, especially at that price.

I like the clean uncluttered classic look

My favourite "acquisition" of yours, will always be your ability to play guitar, fabulously.

Good vid. I've purchased Allen Edmonds shoes for years and prefer them to most others for pure dress shoes. Most of those have been "seconds" purchased from their "Company Stores." Quality for hand-made products vary from item to item. The quality of my "seconds" are better than what you showed. Hence, for some items it is better to be able to hold, inspect, and fit a product before purchasing. Shoes are, in my opinion, one of those (usually). Glad you got a partial price refund. Oh yes, nice watch. Good vid. Keep at it.

Thanks (yet again) Tim for introducing me to another lovely niche example, this time in the form of a Stowa Partito - love it! Part Bauhaus, part Dirty Dozen, part Explorer...Extremely versatile - NATO strap for the field, or a $100 / 100€ leather strap for the office or steakhouse. Glad that Stowa went no-date for symmetry and ease of “synchronized kick-starting” for those of us with a calendar rotation to wear our collection pieces at regular intervals. For $720 USD and Made in Germany with the workhouse SW200, I would take that all day over a Hamilton Khaki Field offering.

@CasebackWatches

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure ;-)

I wore a pair of dress shoes once. It was a nice wedding. I think l still have them somewhere..

allen edmonds on sale is a banger of a deal. Copped 5th aves w/ danite soles for ~$200

I owned a pair of black Allen Edmonds and have worn them for about 2 decades. Alas, some time ago ...

Your own watch strap company, Wonderbar! Looking forward to the first one!:]

@CasebackWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Thomas, we've made it ;-) www.casebackwatches.com/en/

looking forward to the watch straps

I own three pairs of Allen Edmonds shoes, each of them needed the heels to be redone by a cobbler after a season or two of wear because of the same issue You described here. So probably not just a bad luck. The uppers are really good though. If you treat them ofcourse.

Like the watch, understated cool. The shoes don't appeal to me, veggie since '82. Cheers Tim 👍🏻👍🏻

This is a watch of the strong!

Great video. Whats you recommendation for a simple brown leather strap?:)

I thought the loser would be Stowa, and I'm glad I was wrong. I love that watch - if it were 1 or 2 mm thinner, it would be perfect for my taste, but it's close enough as it is. I'll save it in my "maybe one day" folder. Too bad for the shoes. I have generic brand shoes which are better finished. Maybe you just got a bad specimen, but still I expect a better quality control at that price point. They took the wrong page out of Seiko's book.

I ordered two Allen Edmonds shoes Both had finish issues nothing major but for the price they should be perfect. I have wide feet so ordered their widest width, width was fine but could not buckle or tie the shoes as they did not account for a larger instep. Both shoes were returned and I have written off the company.

"I don't walk on leather, it's suicide"... thanks Tim... totally agree in any inclement weather. Thanks as always for the reciews!

@CasebackWatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

In England, I have heard that particular style of shoe referred to as a " Town Brogue"...a lighter version of the more traditional and heavier Country Brogue.

Really looking forward to seeing the watch straps Tim, my new Stowa should arrive on Monday! 🤞

@diavalus

2 жыл бұрын

What Stowa is it?

@oliverlane4050

2 жыл бұрын

@@diavalus it’s a Marine Classic 36 with custom brushed case, absolutely love it!

@diavalus

2 жыл бұрын

@@oliverlane4050 oh, that’s a nice one, enjoy it!

@oliverlane4050

2 жыл бұрын

@@diavalus I certainly am, thank you 😊

I think I agree with you Tim, surprisingly a brown strap would look perfectly fine with it's black face. Send the shoes back to the manufacturers and they will do a complete resole to give you what would be a almost brand new pair of shoes.

@brynybach7741

3 жыл бұрын

making long watch straps as I struggle to find good quality straps for my 8" wrist.👍

@brynybach7741

3 жыл бұрын

On second thoughts as the shoes are American, that wouldn't be viable. I only buy British made shoes for this reason. I no longer use a local cobbler, I just send them back and pay them to do the resole. They come back like new shoes. I hope you will be making some long watch straps as I struggle to find good quality straps for my 8 inch wrist.👍

Love the watch - I own a 40mm Stowa Flieger Type B handwound. With regards to the shoes - not for me. I only wear Solovair 11 and 14 hole derby boots.

Very nice I like the watch more then the shoes

Looks a lot like the Oris Big Crown Holstein Edition, but at a fraction of the price!

Nice watch, a bit of an Explorer feel without being a "homage" . Perfect grab and go watch, a quick wind and no date to adjust. For me the leather strap would have to go.

Allen E.'s sneakers are better than the rest of their offerings, imo.... Mephisto, is my go to brand for casual or dress shoes! Nice Stowa, btw...still an underrated brand!

I like your reviews

@CasebackWatches

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Get a pair of thrusday boots . $200 us . You will love them .

For some reason I am not getting notifications of new videos. The bell is selected for all notifications. Is there something else that I need to do?

I already keep an eye on a Partitio. A nice watch from a decent manufacturer. I seems to me that these Stowa guys treat the old compamy brand name with decent respect. Something that cannot be stated about many of the old brand names. I´m a shoe nerd too. A.E. although quite pricey is a somehow mediocre U.S. brand. I have a very good - long - term experience with Dinkelacker Rio and Paris Brogues AND if U.S. made is a must for you my Alden Longwing Blucher. These Aldens are my favourite shoes , just perfect, however quite pricey but for sure worth the much higher price compared to A.E. There is a brand called Grant Stone - the build nice Longwings at a fair price, just take a look.

Is it horrible that I want a partitio with day date?

If you wore those shoes, played the guitar, and had a drum machine of some sort, you could be a one-man band!

I've owned four pairs of AE, and the good ones are those made in their US facilities. Clearly you got lemons; I'd return them.

For serious hill walking or when you need to go to war like Bond a pair of Crocket and Jones boots cannot be beaten.Only problem is the added luxury tax now applied for shipping to Europe.Another probable business casualty of The Big Mistake.

Re the shoe, or the mark on the inside heal "What did I do here...?" - that kind of damage is typical of sitting at a desk and unconsciously grinding the inside edge against a chair leg/wheel by bobbing a knee etc - believe me I've wrecked many a shoe doing it ;p

The Stowa for me,has a definite military feel and as a consequence I would probably put it on a high quality black Nato strap.Preferably from Time factors,the only company to my knowledge that uses the correct military specification.The shoes were a bit sad,I prefer oxfords on the rare occasion I am compelled to wear a suit............................

Definitely not the best finishing, I noticed that too. But they are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn personally

@CasebackWatches

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. And my plan is to buy another pair in a different color. I hope then with more luck.

Can you get Becket Simonon shoes there? I have been very pleased with mine at about half the cost of the Allen Edmonds that i also have.

@martintanz9098

3 жыл бұрын

Real world price of Allen Edmonds are about the same as Becket Simonon, and as far as I can tell if you have a wide or narrow foot, you might be out of luck. That said, they look really well made and if I were a standard D width, for sure I would try a pair.

haha.... where is jonathan I was hoping he'd be "Firs!" thus friday.

Ist eine schöne, schlichte Uhr, gefällt mir auch sehr gut, viel Freude damit. :)

I’ve worn Allen Edmonds shoes for over 30 years. One pair lasted 30 years. I’ve never had a heel separate like this. Nor have I ever had the squeaking. This pair is an aberration that should not have been sold.

try Crockett and Jones...

Nice watch. Pity about the AEs. I've never owned a pair but have considered them a few times in the past.

Great video. It is really difficult to find a watch in 36 to 38 without a to small wrist appearance. I prefer shoes from Northhampton. Allen Edmons are not the greatest quality shoes in the world and can often be found for sale at Nordstrom. BTW: "I can't underline this" is not phrase, which translate from German. I can't support/endorse/confirm would work.

@CasebackWatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I've said "I CAN underline this", because the fit is just great. And that phrase btw. I've heard many times from people around Miami, so I don't think there's a problem. Always very interesting that certain impressions are widely spread. A guy from Brazil said to me once "jogar a toalha" and I was completely puzzled, but then I realized that this was the German "das Handtuch werfen" :-D

Nice watch. Inexcusably poor quality shoes. Looking forward to the watch straps. Have a wonderful day Tim!

@CasebackWatches

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

what a shame, I thought those shoes looked fantastic, but questionable quality makes them a pass for me. Looking forward to seeing what kind of straps you'll produce.

Nice watch. Think I will stick with Loakes.

@CasebackWatches

3 жыл бұрын

I have two pairs of boots made by Loake and pretty happy with them.

Don’t EVER pay full price for AE. They ALWAYS do discounts 1-2 times a year, up to 30-40% off on anything but brand new styles. I LOVE my weave bluchers from AE. They’re some of the most comfortable dress shoes I have had. BUT, the soles on ALL my AE shoes have had quality issues. Still disappointing overall that the soles are not on the same level as many others.

It might just be a London thing, but people say your shoes squeak if you haven't paid for them ... which is stupid as paid for shoes can squeak!

@michaelbedford8017

3 жыл бұрын

I think it comes from: 'Have you paid for them yet?' which was a way of saying 'new shoes' and cheekily implying you got them on credit.

The finish issues are a major let down for the price. It shouldnt be happening for a shoe that is handmade and costs that much...

How big are your wrists?

@CasebackWatches

3 жыл бұрын

17 cm or 6,7 in

@williamthegunnut3839

3 жыл бұрын

@@CasebackWatches 👍 ok. Does a 45mm b-uhr fit good on your wrist? I have 7 inch wrists and really wanna get the 45 or 42mm version. Do you think it will fit good or is it too big?

@williamthegunnut3839

3 жыл бұрын

@@IDKline 😆 are you also a gun nut? ;) And the watch 45mm watch has a lug to lug of 53mm. I guess I’ll just have to get bigger wrists then 👍

@williamthegunnut3839

3 жыл бұрын

@@IDKline I would choose a 1911a1 over a g45 to be honest.

@williamthegunnut3839

3 жыл бұрын

@@IDKline LOL 😂 me too 🥜 soooo the big QUESTION!!! Ar vs ak?

The marks on the inside of the heel look like 'pedal marks' from your bicycle. I like the Stowa, especially the size; but it strikes me as a 'military/field' design, not at all a 'dress' watch. For me a dress watch should ignore the confines of pure utilitarianism, have maybe some precious metals on it, not have lume or a complete number set (1-12) let alone minute numbering. It also shouldn't have day or date (no probs with it here). Perhaps I'm just old-fashioned. Btw. Had to laugh when you said you could trace the leather back to the individual animal. What punishment do you propose to visit on a dead cow? :)

@peterkull8354

3 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh it´s Michael again ! 👍👍👍 I guess you´re right mate. I think the Patritio is a somehow - a bit elegant - field watch and not a dress watch. As you already mentioned, a real dress watch ( to me) looks´like a P.P Calatrava, a Bambino or an old 6085 Bubble Back.

@bjlochow7136

3 жыл бұрын

I would define it as a “classic” styled watch. It can be worn in an every day setting but it’s size and refined design gives it the flexibility To be worn in a dressier situation. I own the partitio with red seconds hand and when I want to dress it up I pair it with a red alligator strap.

@michaelbedford8017

3 жыл бұрын

@@bjlochow7136 I've nothing bad to say about the watch design. It's a wonderful example of a military/field watch for modern tastes. Only the 50m WR lets it down. I'm just saying that a dress-watch, traditionally, is a piece of discrete jewellery worn for formal occasions. Nowadays, the term applies to anything that will fit inside a wizard's sleeve. I guess we need to re-define the term 'dresswatch', but who's going to do that? TGV? 'The Time Teller? There must be a better way.

@bjlochow7136

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelbedford8017 I agree it’s not a dress watch and I never said it was. I would define as a classic styled watch and that’s how Stowa defines it too btw. We watch enthusiasts like to define everything and put it in a box and make rules about what qualifies as a certain type of watch. I for one wear what I enjoy and don’t worry about what others may think. This watch is a versatile, classically styled, every day piece that also can be pulled off in a business casual setting. Which is about as dressy as most of us get these days.

@peterkull8354

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelbedford8017 Don´t forget to ask MWC 😁

At that price point you shouldn’t be having those issues with those shoes.

Noise cure, thank me later - buy "saddle soap". Put it between the tongue and what it comes into contact with. All noise forever gone. I've done this on multiple pairs of Allen Edmonds shoes. Saddle soap was $1 on Amazon.

@CasebackWatches

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I'm pretty sure that the noise comes from the sole. Unreachable with saddle soap.

On Instagram I voted for the Stowa to fail - unless AE's well known quality control issues kicked in. And they did! This is laughable. Berwick, Loake, Showpassion,Velasca and a dozen more brands offer more consistent quality for way less money. At least they gave you a partial refund.

@donguapisimo4222

2 жыл бұрын

I bought a pair of Berwick shoes randomly when I was in Spain. Fantastic shoes on par or better than AE. AE just has an advantage because of width variety and a lot of styles. I own quite a few pairs of AE. They could definitely step it up in the QC dept.

@Tenkterian

2 жыл бұрын

@@donguapisimo4222 You're right, AE's wide range of sizing options is really something! Thus I'm glad that Berwick's standard last works well for my foot. :)

Pity about the shoes. Not what maker or buyer would want, in this case. (Very sad face)

I would also add a protective sole to every GYW shoe I buy but would normally chose leather for the better look especially on formal dress shoes. If you go for high quality (like Rendenbach) this will last for a similar time as rubber soles would do. Also, I would go for „sunken“ irons which are a bit more expensive but are level with the rest of the sole which is again stylistically more satisfying and less likely to be ripped off or make you stumble. The quality of the old high level brands like Alden but also C&J is difficult to assess if not questionable these days. I find better better value for money in low to mid tier brands like Samuel Windsor, Herring or Berwick some of which I bought for less than 150€ but have been wearing them for years without any issue beyond normal repairs (of course all are GYW). Finally, if your pair of Aldens finally needs repair I can strongly recommend the services of shoedoc.de which is part of the well renowned German bespoke shoemaker Vickermann & Stoya.