Horological Meandering

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...  

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... 

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... 

Appreciate your assessment and thoughts.

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... 

Diamond versus onion crown. Thanks for looking mon ami!

A nice reminder you don’t need to spend a ton to get an awesome watch! 👍🏻

I didn't know about that brand! It was FF for me too: ...