I have been wanting a true Flieger watch from one of the four original companies contracted to build the watches for the Luftwaffe (IWC, Laco, STOWA, Wempe).... After much research I decided to go with the STOWA Flieger handwind.
I went to the STOWA building/factory just outside Pforzeim, Germany and had a excellent experience. They have a small museum and all the ladies that work there are very knowledgable. I spent over an hour with a bud trying on every watch they make. Attached are some pics of the inside to include the watch I chose. You cannot purchase the immediately and it takes approx 3 weeks to get it. You pay once the watch arrives... or they can mail it to you.
When we went to pick it up, my wife and I were treated first class, more importantly the watch was awesome!!!! You are able to get engraving to personalize it a bit if you so desire. Below are pics.
The reason I chose STOWA mainly was the price point for what I was getting. After trying on the IWC ($$$), Laco (Too Big on the wrist), WEMPE (seemed like a copy), I chose the one that spoke to me. It has been an absolute blast wearing it... I change the straps on a regular--brown, black, and multiple NATO straps.
Seeing the Original Flieger was amazing... 55mm and works like the first day off the line!
I recommend STOWA!!!
I went to the STOWA building/factory just outside Pforzeim, Germany and had a excellent experience. They have a small museum and all the ladies that work there are very knowledgable. I spent over an hour with a bud trying on every watch they make. Attached are some pics of the inside to include the watch I chose. You cannot purchase the immediately and it takes approx 3 weeks to get it. You pay once the watch arrives... or they can mail it to you.
When we went to pick it up, my wife and I were treated first class, more importantly the watch was awesome!!!! You are able to get engraving to personalize it a bit if you so desire. Below are pics.
The reason I chose STOWA mainly was the price point for what I was getting. After trying on the IWC ($$$), Laco (Too Big on the wrist), WEMPE (seemed like a copy), I chose the one that spoke to me. It has been an absolute blast wearing it... I change the straps on a regular--brown, black, and multiple NATO straps.
Seeing the Original Flieger was amazing... 55mm and works like the first day off the line!
I recommend STOWA!!!
