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mingsta · 12 June 2010, 09:38 PM

Finally, after an 18 month wait, #157 is with me.

This watch is now out of production and at one point it looked like it wouldn't be happening for me after the supplier of the modified unitas 6497 movements passed away, but thankfully fate intervened.

IMO this is THE definitive flieger out there at the moment, though its 41mm size makes it a little more practical for daily wear. While it is quite affordable compared to the luxury brands, it remains a grail for many due to to its availability. Mine is #157 and there were well over a thousand names on the wait list before Stowa closed its books and announced that only 300 more would be made.

I'll post more pics and words later...here's some quick shots:

rpryan55 · 13 June 2010, 12:04 AM

I love this watch. Nice, readable dial with tremendous clarity and easy to see second markers. The band is outstanding (is it aftermarket? Please tell me it's original) and the proportions are as pleasing as you can get. Just a great, great piece. Can you tell us what the cost of such a watch would be?

everose · 13 June 2010, 12:29 AM

I knew this was on your "to do" list Mingsta.

..i am so glad it worked out for you.

Looks superb......beautiful dimensions,finishing and that matte dial is to die for!!!!!

...clarity simply could not be improved....and yes, that strap is perfect for it.

What more could you ask of a Fleiger??!!!.....

BIG congrats my friend....enjoy!!!

ess45 · 13 June 2010, 01:05 AM

That is a beauty and appears more robust than the current production.

Mine is the current model.

mingsta · 13 June 2010, 01:50 AM

Thanks guys!

rpryan, thats the standard old-style strap that comes with the watch. I had a replacement lined up before the watch had even arrived, but I gotta say that the stock strap is actually a very good match and I'll be keeping it on for now.

The Flieger Original is 1,014 euro's as shown above. I suspect that when they announce a new model hopefully in the 2nd half of this year it will be at least 20%+ more.

Regarding the size, its the same case as the Marine Original, but the bezel and the caseback are both approx 1mm thicker, making it about 13mm thick overall. I've always prefered the FO due to its slightly beefier proportions compared to the rest of the Flieger range.

You can see the extra thickness with this side shot:

rpryan55 · 13 June 2010, 02:05 AM

Thanks for the info, love that watch. And the strap is, as you say, just perfect for it. Congratulations on having great taste.

Psmith · 13 June 2010, 02:01 PM

Congrats on a beautiful watch

Have a soft spot for Stowa - my dad has the no-logo COSC Flieger.

Cheers

TheLino · 3 July 2010, 03:22 AM

That's a good lookin' watch. I dig the clean lines.

mdj · 3 July 2010, 11:00 PM

It is stunning! How can I get my hand on this exact watch?

mdj · 11 July 2010, 07:08 AM

I managed to find a Flieger Original on WUS, should have it in my hands by Monday!

mdj · 11 July 2010, 07:08 AM

Next on the list is a Stowa Marine with white face and blue hands!

Dr. Robert · 12 July 2010, 03:39 AM

Great watch, congratulations!
A cousin says hello..................

TheDude · 17 July 2010, 01:08 AM

Another Cousin!! (Steinhart)

ParisDakarBmw · 17 July 2010, 01:56 AM

That looks crisp, and clean. Nice watch!

rxonmymind · 13 October 2010, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

That looks crisp, and clean. Nice watch!

Took the word right out of my mouth. X2

dddrees · 13 October 2010, 09:10 AM

Looks Good, Congrats.

pensacola60641 · 16 November 2010, 02:31 AM

I'm a big fan of Stowa's super clean look. I've owned an Airman for a few years, I'm very happy with it.

Saxon007 · 16 November 2010, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pensacola60641

I'm a big fan of Stowa's super clean look. I've owned an Airman for a few years, I'm very happy with it.

I've owned my Flieger B dial for a few weeks. I too am very happy with it.

pensacola60641 · 16 November 2010, 11:59 AM

Saxon, that photo makes me want to order another watch from Jorg. Sans logo too, very nice.

Michael M. · 21 November 2010, 05:03 AM

Looks great! Congrats! It looks like a IWC kind of.

Latrodectus · 21 November 2010, 05:07 AM

Congratulations, that is a very nice watch!

dcc · 1 January 2011, 11:43 AM

Where can you find a grey market for these watches? They look great and clean looking. Thanks.

13 June 2010, 12:04 AM	#2
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	I love this watch. Nice, readable dial with tremendous clarity and easy to see second markers. The band is outstanding (is it aftermarket? Please tell me it's original) and the proportions are as pleasing as you can get. Just a great, great piece. Can you tell us what the cost of such a watch would be? __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

13 June 2010, 02:05 AM	#6
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	Thanks for the info, love that watch. And the strap is, as you say, just perfect for it. Congratulations on having great taste. __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

13 June 2010, 02:01 PM	#7
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats on a beautiful watch Have a soft spot for Stowa - my dad has the no-logo COSC Flieger. Cheers __________________

13 October 2010, 09:10 AM	#16
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Looks Good, Congrats. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 November 2010, 05:07 AM	#21
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,043	Congratulations, that is a very nice watch! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

12 June 2010, 09:38 PM	#1
mingsta Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 185	The Grail is here...Stowa Flieger Original Finally, after an 18 month wait, #157 is with me. This watch is now out of production and at one point it looked like it wouldn't be happening for me after the supplier of the modified unitas 6497 movements passed away, but thankfully fate intervened. IMO this is THE definitive flieger out there at the moment, though its 41mm size makes it a little more practical for daily wear. While it is quite affordable compared to the luxury brands, it remains a grail for many due to to its availability. Mine is #157 and there were well over a thousand names on the wait list before Stowa closed its books and announced that only 300 more would be made. I'll post more pics and words later...here's some quick shots:

13 June 2010, 12:29 AM	#3
everose Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: World Citizen Posts: 593	I knew this was on your "to do" list Mingsta. ..i am so glad it worked out for you. Looks superb......beautiful dimensions,finishing and that matte dial is to die for!!!!! ...clarity simply could not be improved....and yes, that strap is perfect for it. What more could you ask of a Fleiger??!!!..... BIG congrats my friend....enjoy!!!

13 June 2010, 01:05 AM	#4
ess45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fl. Posts: 521	That is a beauty and appears more robust than the current production. Mine is the current model.

13 June 2010, 01:50 AM	#5
mingsta Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 185	Thanks guys! rpryan, thats the standard old-style strap that comes with the watch. I had a replacement lined up before the watch had even arrived, but I gotta say that the stock strap is actually a very good match and I'll be keeping it on for now. The Flieger Original is 1,014 euro's as shown above. I suspect that when they announce a new model hopefully in the 2nd half of this year it will be at least 20%+ more. Regarding the size, its the same case as the Marine Original, but the bezel and the caseback are both approx 1mm thicker, making it about 13mm thick overall. I've always prefered the FO due to its slightly beefier proportions compared to the rest of the Flieger range. You can see the extra thickness with this side shot:

3 July 2010, 03:22 AM	#8
TheLino Retired Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 196	That's a good lookin' watch. I dig the clean lines.

3 July 2010, 11:00 PM	#9
mdj Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Massachusetts Watch: Rolex Sea Dweller Posts: 22	It is stunning! How can I get my hand on this exact watch?

11 July 2010, 07:08 AM	#10
mdj Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Massachusetts Watch: Rolex Sea Dweller Posts: 22	I managed to find a Flieger Original on WUS, should have it in my hands by Monday!

12 July 2010, 03:39 AM	#12
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,247	Great watch, congratulations! A cousin says hello..................

17 July 2010, 01:08 AM	#13
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Another Cousin!! (Steinhart)

17 July 2010, 01:56 AM	#14
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	That looks crisp, and clean. Nice watch!

16 November 2010, 02:31 AM	#17
pensacola60641 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 103	I'm a big fan of Stowa's super clean look. I've owned an Airman for a few years, I'm very happy with it.

16 November 2010, 11:59 AM	#19
pensacola60641 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 103	Saxon, that photo makes me want to order another watch from Jorg. Sans logo too, very nice.

21 November 2010, 05:03 AM	#20
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Looks great! Congrats! It looks like a IWC kind of.

1 January 2011, 11:43 AM	#22
dcc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: David Location: Texas Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 61	Where can you find a grey market for these watches? They look great and clean looking. Thanks.

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