I love when I see watch like this up for sale. Why? Because it happens so rarely. Jorg Schauer would certainly be described as an innovative and independent watch maker with a limited production of watches, but at the same time, when people buy them, they rarely show up again on the market.

The Schauer Day Date GL watch is a fine example of German creativity which does not cause functional confusion. What I mean is that while the watch undoubtedly presents a degree of creativity in its design, there is nothing so revolutionary about it that you stop to figure out what is going on (you see this with many newer Swiss watches in my opinion). Schauer has always been about sober good taste, and that is represented in the fine detailing and craftsmanship here.

With a design that reminds me of Tutima (you’ll have to agree), Schauer applies its signature screw hour indicators on the bezel. The hands and numbers, as well as the treatment of the day and date window are rather Tutima looking, but that is ok. It is not an ultra unique look to begin with, and the result is nice. I really like the application of the blued hands with the rich amount of luminant. The hands are the right size (not too small), and there is something about the luminant tipped seconds hand that appeals to me. Schauer is also known for its high quality use of metal, which is often communicated in the case (and bracelet where applicable). The steel case is nicely complimented with a dark blue leather or alligator strap. Really nice combo of colors.

Through the sapphire caseback window, you can see a decorated automatic ETA 2836-2 movement. The decoration is nice, and Schauer places a custom rotor on the movement. There is a wonderful elegant and futuristic simplicity to this watch. The font used for the number, day, and date look well done and appealing. Lots of space and no clutter on the dial add to the German aesthetic, and almost represents to me what I might call modern Bauhaus, if there was such a thing. Size is 42mm wide with a 22mm strap. These Day Date GL watches retail for about $2,000 but you can get one right now on eBay for closer to $1,000.

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