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Flieger Friday - Finale!
We’ve seen the Archimede and Laco come and go. The Stowa thus far has been a rock solid pilot example and has set the bar very high. Now, a relative newcomer from Dekla Stuttgart; The Pilot 40. Initial impressions are good. This from a house that manufactures their own dials, (heat blued) hands and cases. The biggest letdown was the tiny imperfections on the case. It’s a new watch, but doesn’t bother me enough to return. It’s highly customizable, this version including bead blasted case , Swiss hand wound movement Flieger engraving on side of case , sterile dial and heat blued hands. Crazy value, costing roughly half of the Stowa. These are initially impressions. More to follow!
Flieger Friday - Finale!
We’ve seen the Archimede and Laco come and go. The Stowa thus far has been a rock solid pilot example and has set the bar very high. Now, a relative newcomer from Dekla Stuttgart; The Pilot 40. Initial impressions are good. This from a house that manufact...
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I have heard good things about Dekla but have never handled one or seen one in person. They are tempting and their value proposition is undeniable. I still think, in my opinion, the Stowa design is a bit more harmonious, the design elements are better int...
After initial impressions , I have to agree
The Stowa is the more harmonious , cohesive package overall. Where the Dekla is a bit more raw and unpolished. The other thing I just noticed about the latter is it wears larger than the 40 mm cases size suggests, due to the incredibly thin bezel. Despite...
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A solid contender, especially where value is concerned. The Stowa is more polished, more finished, a couple more modern touches. I’d compare the Dekla to a Laco when it comes to finishing, almost exactly as you’d find one in 1940’s. From 10 feet away, the...
They are a joy my friend
A nice reminder you don’t need to spend a ton to get an awesome watch! 👍🏻