Horological Meandering

This will complete my “Flieger Experiment.” Once landed, this will be the 5th such pilot style watch I will have tried over the course of the last few months. In search of my favorite Flieger. I just received this email from Germany: “Hi, Like I promised,...  

But it gets me prepared, in the right mind set

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– curious what the fifth might be. Five Fliegers=five brands with Reichsluftfahrtministerium-approved B-Uhren? Here is my Type A Stowa 40 hw. I thought I should get one after all those Flieger posts… Very happy with it. Best, Ivo ...  

I spit out my drink laughing when you say Fliefluencer! 😂😂 Not Reichsluftfahrtministerium-approved B-Uhren. However I wanted to see which brand I’d enjoy most in the approx $1k USD range. I tried Stowa, Laco, Archimede and Damasko (which is more of a pilo...  

Of the handwound. Also ordered the short strap which is plenty – if worn UNDER the flieger jacket…

Of the sleek case, and wouldn’t have this watch any other way than hand wound ! Yes, I wear it UNDER my work shirt (which is my Flieger jacket, LOL)

I ordered a short length from Stowa and it suits my wrist better. Unbelievable value for this substantial and cool vintage style strap for only $36 USD shipped! 👍🏻

that German products are still able to satisfy overseas customers – hoping there is no tiny writing „Made in the PRC“ on the lining of the strap…