![]() Made in Germany, this watch is crafted with a bunch of Sinn’s proprietary technology packed inside. Sinn’s 856 B-Uhr is a modern take on the Flieger aesthetic. In addition to the chronograph movement, the watch is built on a solid set of base specs (stainless steel case, heat-blued hands, Super-LumiNova on the dial and hands, and premium riveted strap) that you’d expect from Stowa. If you’re looking for a chronograph that still maintains a classic Flieger design, the Stowa is an excellent option. The oversized crown is flanked on either side by chrono pushers that you can use to activate the Valjoux 7753’s timing function. The dial is largely similar to a classic pilot’s watch, with the exception of the large sub dial at 3:00 that tracks a 30-minute interval for the chrono function. This chronograph measures in at a very wearable 41mm. ~$1,013 – Check out out here Stowa Flieger Classic ChronoĪdding some functionality to the classic Flieger design is the Flieger Classic Chrono from Stowa. At just over $1,000, this watch represents a solid value from one of the original Flieger watch manufactures. Stowa’s Flieger 40 also features slightly curvier lugs than the original Flieger watches, giving it a more modern appearance. Around the back of the case, you’re treated to a view of the movement where you can observe the engraved handmade rotor and some basic but well implemented decoration. Inside, there’s an automatic ETA 2824-2 top-grade movement that’s good for 38 hours of power reserve with hand winding and hacking capabilities. The hour and minutes hand are heat treated to achieve a shiny blue hue and filled with Superluminova C3 lume so they’re easy to read in light or dark conditions. It features the original spec black dial, which is highly legible thanks to the contrasting white markings throughout. This flieger is Stowa’s classic 40mm pilot’s watch - a more wearable version of the classic large pilot’s watch. While there are certainly more “authentic” options on this list, like the watch right below this one, it’s hard to argue with the incredible value Steinhart offers here. At around $430, you get a timeless design and a solid Swiss movement that’s a joy to look at and operate. One of the longstanding models in this family of watches is the Nav B-Uhr 44 Handaufzug, a 44mm, Unitas 6497-powered hand-cranker with a small-seconds sub-dial at 9:00. Steinhart has long offered serious bang-for-the-buck, and that’s especially true with their expansive “Nav B-Uhr” line. Today, we’re taking a look at ten great Fliegers - some classic, some modern, but all worthy of the watches they’re inspired by. Modern flieger watches still largely stick to that classic template, but take their own liberties in design to stand out from the pack. ![]() It’s about as close as you can get to owning an original flieger fresh out of assembly from one of the five original brands without breaking the bank. Laco still makes a true to the original design, including the large 55mm case with a hand winding movement. All of the original watches looked nearly identical because they had a strict spec to follow, though they were manufactured by different companies. ![]() A generous onion-shaped crown was necessary for making adjustments while wearing thick gloves. On the dial, there’s a triangle at 12:00 with a dot on both sides so the wearer could quickly determine where 12:00 was and which way on the dial was up. Lange & Söhne, Laco, Stowa, Wempe, and IWC.Ĭhronometer testing for supreme accuracy, a robust and utilitarian 55mm case, and a long riveted strap designed to fit over a flight jacket were strict requirements of the design. There are five original manufacturers: A. Originally based on a German WWII military design spec, Flieger watches were made for pilots to wear in the cockpit. They’re one of the earliest military watch styles, and have remained in the horological lexicon since their inception. There’s no denying the longstanding popularity of a good Flieger watch. ![]()
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