Personally i think stowa s klassik line offers the best case proportion due to the thin bezel, the sport and small second versions have slightly thicker bezel. The stowa flieger klassik 40 automatic baumuster b limited is part of celebrations of its 90th anniversary, and it is a limited edition of. Equally, its difficult to talk about stowa without referencing the brands strong historical connection to the manufacture of these watches. Early on i was looking to drive traffic with youtube, but it never really panned out. Flieger klassik ikarus, marine klassik white, testaf to1. Stowa fliegers are ok if youre not really that much into watches. Stowa flieger professional din best swiss watch brands. Especially during the 1970s, stowa designers have been.
Precise, robust and easily read watches were ordered for air travel to determine aircraft location. Not only the stowa story is shown, but the book is also devoted to the face of the watch, the dial. Introducing the stowa marine classic 36 with a hand wound. The verus 43 has the same design for the dial, but with some differences warranting the name sport. Stowa took no compromises on the construction of their fliegers, with a high quality case, dial and hands, movement and a beautiful strap to wrap up the package. Stowa watches all prices for stowa watches on chrono24. Stowa and laco continue to make their oncemilitary models for the public, while there are also other brands like sinn, orient, and citizen that make modernday flieger watches. Furthermore the stowa flieger professional din watch should ensure that it can replace the time measurement equipment existing in the aircraft completely for the pilot. Hey all i have been eyeing stowa for some time now and got the itch to place an order for the black forest flieger last month.
Jun 03, 2010 the original buhr watches were generally 50 mm or more in diameter the current flieger automatik is 40 mm in diameter. Stowa have been making pilots watches since 1937, and they are based in engelsbrand, near pforzheim in germany, where they also have a museum of their watches running back to 1927. This was mainly the case with pocket watches, perhaps a few of the first wristwatches. The complication of the second time zone, widely referred to as gmt greenwitch mean time, is very useful for travelers. Admittedly, the days of aircraft captains requiring the assistance of specialised watches are over. My first stowa stowa flieger verus 40 vs marine classic 36 roman originally posted by ellery as an owner of a 41mm flieger classic 6498 and a 6. Stowa flies high with the flieger professional din watchisthis. A flieger is a pilot or aviator watch, and majority of the modern flieger. You can choose from a watch in baumuster a with luminous indices, arabic numerals, and a triangle at 12 oclock or baumuster b, which has an additional inner hour scale in the. After that, the time at home can be read on the bezel. Bangkok october 10 stowa flieger pilot stock photo edit now. Subdued in its sizing, 42mm, it is a perfect complement to the aesthetics of the beadblasted case, which suggest a much more subtle design presence than what the original fliegers were known for and is comfortable to wear for even those with smaller wrists. Jul 05, 2018 german watchmaker stowa has complied with the oftrepeated request from many watch collectors for a date version of the hugely popular flieger baumuster b model.
The mark xvii was controversial at best with the triple date window and increased size, but with the release of the mark xviii at sihh 2016 the comparison between the two brands has become very real. Frankfurt and under intensive participation of stowa for the first time in. The name is a portmanteau of the founders name, sto rz wa lter. The flieger professional din shows an updated design from the original fliegeruhren of which stowa was by the way one of the original manufacturers during wwii with a very legible dial. The flieger watch without logo and date, very useful. Being a fan of both stowa and bluedial divers, i couldnt help but check it out and take the opportunity to look back at some of the lineage of the model. The original logo is so much classier and i could never bring myself to buy a watch with the new one as far as the date, im with you that i look at the date all the time on my nomos, but theres something about the purity of the flieger dial without a date that made me go that way. Adding some functionality to the classic flieger design is the flieger classic chrono from stowa. The stowa flieger din professional costs 2,150,00 including v. The watch is built with the automatic movement eta 28242 in the top version. Their designs are largely inspired by their historic predecessors from the 1940s. The flieger pilot classic collection contains some of stowa s most famous watches.
Stowa flieger classic 40 pilots perfection youtube. Stowa flieger pilot watch, germany made watch, with black leather strap was taken in bangkok, thailand, on october 10, 2017. The stowa marine original offers a well respected movement and timeless design at an incredible price. Its nologo dial makes for a very clean appearance, while the fact that stowa was one of the original fliegeruhr manufacturers adds a bit of depth to its character. Its everything good about the buhren with a contemporary touch. Handson with the stowa flieger klassik 40 fratello watches. It is a pleasure for us that we anew adduced evidence. Somewhat under the radar, german watch manufacturer stowa recently released two new models, the 24 h racing countdown and gmt worldtime. We will send you the book free of charge or you can also download it from the.
Stowa flieger klassik 40 ikarus when it comes to flieger style watches, we tend to think of large or oversized watches, as that is what they were historically. I found that a flieger doesnt get an enormous amount of wrist time. Today, we also use unitas caliber 6498 movements in some of the watches in our pilot watch collection. It is a chinese flieger that is inspired by stowa 40mm flieger klassik in style with onion crown and simila dimensions with the important difference that its case is approx 1mm thicker making this watch feel more substantial than the two stowa 40mm fliegers i have owned. Stowa flieger watch with leather strap editorial stock photo. He is unveiling a larger version of verus, verus klassik 43mm. Thousands of new, highquality pictures added every day. Foundation of stowa by walter storz in hornbergkinzigtal, germany. With the exception of lange, each brand still produces varying degrees of fliegers, from traditional to modern. All rigorous tests passed the stowa flieger professional din performs. German watch manufacturer stowa has teamed up with the online home of watchtimes german sister publications chronos.
Today, however, stowa offers a smaller, more comfortable crown. The central 24hour hand can be used to set the time difference from the local time. In ending, stowa has really hit a home run with the flieger classic. The flieger verus 40 by stowa is a stunning new interpretation of the type a pilots watch pattern, proof that the application of good design can transform even the simplest format into an attractive and striking piece.
From stowa to iwc, a guide to 10 flieger watches worn. Both models are based on the 20 flieger to1 testaf, sharing a 46mm titanium case and similar aggressive dial design, while serving as slightly more sporty options, with added complication and more vibrant aesthetic. Personally i wouldnt have either because of this, but would try to find a stowa flieger le which was handwound with sterile dial, but i think they only made 50 or thereabouts. Hi for sale is my escapement time flieger bought new by me in september 2017. Not wanting to wait for some flieger goodness, i decided to pick up the chrono in the meantime along with some straps. Our current delivery times of each model you find in our online shop indicated at each watch in particular. Stowa releases flieger classic 40 baumuster b date. Jul 04, 2016 furthermore the stowa flieger professional din watch should ensure that it can replace the time measurement equipment existing in the aircraft completely for the pilot. The marine classik 40 was built into our new bronze case. But lucky for watch nerds, a fat wallet or a giants wrist isnt necessary to get the look and feel of a flieger.
Jun 08, 2018 the modern flieger can be purchased directly from stowa website for 554,62 excluding german vat. As such, he envisioned stowa s current lineup by looking to the past, bringing back into production modern versions of stowa s historical timepieces. Traditionally, a flieger comes in at a diameter of 40mm or above, and a bauhaus style watch has a particular and wellknown aesthetic. The movement of the pilot watch was very precise and was purchased from unitas caliber 2812. The stowa watch company has been making mechanical watches since 1927. My first stowa stowa flieger verus 40 vs marine classic. As such, he envisioned stowas current lineup by looking to the past, bringing back into production modern versions of stowas historical timepieces.
Handson with the stowa typeb flieger one of the most iconic. Stowa has a line of flieger models that have the aesthetics of pilot watches from the past, but in an array of sizes to fit all wrists. The flieger klassic chrono tachymeter scale is a newer model that was made to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the stowa watch manufacturing company. They make their interpretation of a diver, dress watch, marine chronometer, and many others the flieger in particular is something stowa is well known for. Stowa is owned by jorg schauer, who also owns the schauer watch brand and the durowe watch movement brand. The classic stowa flieger watch becomes more modern and sporty. The face is clean, with no markings nonessential to the function of time telling no logos, no indication of where the watch was made. This chronograph measures in at a very wearable 41mm. Also a small but nice and high professional manufacture could meet din demands. By omitting the stowa logo and adding the date we get very close to the original, as made by stowa. A beautiful onion crown and traditionally styled straps make this watch a perfect replica of the historic original suited for everyday use. Stowa s flieger verus is already an exceptional pilot watch, with its subtle variation on the theme of a type a buhr watch with numerals positioned slightly closer to the centre of the dial with respect to classic type a pilots watches.
Personally, i really dislike the modern stowa logo. Both original stowa flieger watches can be viewed in the museum in engelsbrand. The iwc mark collection and the stowa flieger have arguably been the two most common pilot watches in recent memory. As stowa continues to innovate and evolve the presence of the flieger bringing it into the modern era, they have created a beautiful grey metallic dial that starts to bridge the gap between a tool watch and something a little more dressy. So it hard to justify an iwc for what little wrist time this would likely get. For more information on the stowa marine original silver, please visit stowa. Jul 23, 2017 the stowa flieger klassik 40 baumuster b is a limitededition anniversary model named for the baumuster b design of the buhr watches, known for their complex dials with a smaller inner ring denoting the hour from 1 oclock to 12 oclock and a larger outer ring displaying minutes from 5 to 55. Stowa flieger blue date limited edition watchfaces for. Upon further inspection however, your realize that stowa has taken simplicity to a whole new level with the flieger chrono. Using the central hand, the time difference can be set to local time. Stowa were one of the original five watchmakers to produce the archetypal observation watch, or beobachtungsuhren, of the german air forces. Since 1940 stowa have prided themselves on their expert craftsmanship and this stunning watch is a fine example of the highquality airman watches they produce. Flieger klassik 40, antea klassik 365 and 390, marine klassik silber and antea back to bauhaus 365 and 390. Stowa is a german manufacturer of highquality wristwatches based in engelsbrand.
A flieger is a pilot or aviator watch, and majority of the modern flieger watches are inspired by the ww ii pilots watch. There was a time that a watch had no logo on the dial. Based on a simple 1930s model from the stowa archives, the partitio black automatic retains much of the understated functional design that began to gain popularity at that time. Despite its ominous origins, the flieger design continues to be a very popular style of pilots watches today. Stowa may be more readily associated with their flieger and antea lines, but the german brand first introduced their seatime dive watch in the 1960s, and the following decade saw a variety. We will send you the book free of charge or you can also download it from the internet as pdf. Apr 10, 2011 for auction is an incredibly great watch for the money a stowa flieger pilot automatic logo dial with date. German brand stowa has quietly released a new version of their popular marine classic in a 36mm handwound variant. After spending two weeks with the stowa marine original silver, i appreciate why so many people have spoken so highly it. The german brand from the black forest is one of the most underrated watchmakers that has produced several beautiful watches since the time of its launch, but for those who have discovered the beauty and fine workmanship, it is a brand that has become a favorite. The dial is largely similar to a classic pilots watch, with the exception of the large sub dial at 3.
Moreover, the slim proportions 37 mm in diameter and about 11 mm in thickness are a breath of fresh air for those who prefer more discreet and wearable watches. The stowa flieger klassik comes in a 40mm stainless steel case a far cry from the 55mm flieger watches worn by the luftwaffe, but a whole lot more wearable daytoday. The complication of the second time zone, widely known as gmt greenwitch meantime, is particularly useful for travelers. Its diameter is enlarged to 43mm millimeter and it is water resistant to a surprising 200 meters. This colour apart, the rest of the stowa flieger blue limited edition remains faithful to the original buhren. The german government therefore brought the raw movements and cases to other watchmakers for mounting and regulating. Stowa flieger klassik size thank you all for the reply, and thank you saxon007 for your photo size comparison. Value proposition the stowa flieger blue limited specs. The stowa flieger klassik 40 baumuster b is a limitededition anniversary model named for the baumuster b design of the buhr watches, known for their complex dials with a smaller inner ring denoting the hour from 1 oclock to 12 oclock and a larger. The dial of the stowa ikarus is the most notable element setting it apart from its peers. Make offer stowa flieger automatic limited 90 yr anniversary.
The traditional solid triangle has been replaced with an arrow shape, indicating twelve oclock. The design of the stowa flieger blue limited edition is complemented by a light brown leather strap. Its impossible to talk about flieger watches without mentioning stowa. For those that did not watch the video yet or maybe are unfamiliar with stowa, let me just say, do not let the adjective simple mislead you. Find bangkok october 10 stowa flieger pilot stock images in hd and millions of other royaltyfree stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the shutterstock collection.
Stowa had previously introduced a virtually identical watch with an automatic caliber, but this is the first time theyve offered this signature design with a manually wound movement in a smaller size. I have several watches in my collection, from the affordable to the very high end. Jorg informed me today that he will be in tokyo this weekend to celebrate flieger friday with stowa japan enthusiasts. The resulting watches have been various over the last decades. If you want a legit flieger watch, theres only one option for the serious wis. The stowa flieger din professional is powered by the eta 28242 in its highest version, chronometer quality. Since 1963, stowa successfully produces professional sports and diving watches. The stowa t01 testaf was announced in april 20 but it started hitting the shelves around 12 months later. Stowa shop, official stowa homepage, and download stowa book. Breguet balance spring was used by major watch manufacturers at the time also true for modern watches. The five companies that were assigned to build the watches were a. Since 1963 we have built this model in many different versions. The stowa flieger klassik sport can be seen as an updated and enlarged version of stowa s classic pilots watch.
The central 24hour hand can be used to set the time difference from the local time and read off the bezel. Jan 12, 2016 the stowa flieger blue limited contains an automatic, topgrade eta 28242 movement, which has been enhanced with a special rotor, handmade by stowa, with engraving in the style of historical bwatches. Among the watches to return was the flieger series. In 1939, stowa launched production of their flieger pilot watches for the german luftwaffe air force. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time i comment. The surface is finished in the new stowa vintage look.
This is a limited edition released in 2017 with a vintage aesthetic in a chronograph scale. The theme dial design is worked up by numerous examples. Our modern interpretation of the flieger is obviously much smaller than its historical counterparts. Stowa flieger date 4in1 pilot watchfaces for smart watches. German watch manufacturer stowa has teamed up with the online home of watchtimes german sister publications chronos and uhren magazin to produce this allnew specialedition timepiece, the stowa flieger blue limited, of which only 100 pieces will be available the stowa flieger blue limited is a modern reinterpretation of the historical stowa. Stowa is an interesting company that offers a wide array of quality time pieces that you can choose from. The original watches also had large crowns, allowing pilots to set the time to beeps from their radios, even with gloves on. Amazing brush work and attention to detail throughout. Like so many precision products there were some delays in production, and stowa also wanted to ensure that the t01 met the exacting requirements of the testaf certification more on that later. Like maritime navigation, aviation required the most precise watches and clocks to determine geographical longitude. More interesting watches from that period can be seen at the stowa museum. That said, despite the more reasonable size, the watch has plenty of wrist presence due to the small bezel and 48.
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