It’s 1922, and Europe is struggling to rebuild after the Great War. Scientists and inventors return to their workshops, eager to craft new marvels for a world at peace. Among them, two brilliant watchmakers — Léon Leroy and John Harwood — compete to develop the world’s first automatic wristwatch.
Until that moment, every wristwatch required daily winding. But Leroy was...read more
It’s 1922, and Europe is struggling to rebuild after the Great War. Scientists and inventors return to their workshops, eager to craft new marvels for a world at peace. Among them, two brilliant watchmakers — Léon Leroy and John Harwood — compete to develop the world’s first automatic wristwatch.
Until that moment, every wristwatch required daily winding. But Leroy was the first to crack the code, creating a timepiece that used motion to stay wound. Yet history took a turn — Harwood secured the patent, and Leroy’s genius faded into obscurity.
A Timepiece Worthy of the Roaring Twenties. To honor Leroy, we’ve recreated the science behind his 1922 movement — a self-winding chronograph that pays tribute to one of watchmaking’s greatest unsung pioneers. Every detail is vintage inspired, from the rose gold-plated case to the black face with handsome gold markings. Unlike mass-produced quartz watches, the smooth sweep second hand signals a handcrafted jeweled movement, a mark of true watchmaking excellence.
Rarer Than a Museum Piece. Leroy’s original design was produced only seven times — so rare that museums would pay a fortune for one. Inspired by those extraordinary originals, the Stauer 1922 features day and date complications and an authentic vintage design.
This limited-edition collector’s chronograph is more exclusive than Rolex®, TAG Heuer®, or Breitling® models, yet priced to be worn, not locked away.
Own a Piece of Watchmaking History. Try it for 30 days. If you’re not completely satisfied, return it for a full refund. History forgot Léon Leroy —but you don’t have to. Claim your place in time today.
