Stowa Flieger Handwinding 6498

[IwishIwasToneDeaf]

Maybe you can google to see if you can find some images of the combination you want.

Personally I don't find such fliegers look good in croc/gator but it's a matter of personal taste.

The default darkbrown flieger strap that comes with the Stowa Flieger Handwinding 6498 looks really nice to me. You can sell the strap to me or on the forum if you don't like after receiving it

Yes you will be first in queue Pegasi. =)

I'm so close to clicking the "check out" button!!!

[schiz]

I have the 2801 LE and it came with a pair of old style straps. I think the watch looks great on the brown old style strap.
Saw some pics online with croc and certain combi seemed to be pulled off quite well.

[pegasi]

Anyone out there with a stowa flieger in a classic leather strap (e.g. croc, gator, etc.)?

Maybe you can google to see if you can find some images of the combination you want.

Personally I don't find such fliegers look good in croc/gator but it's a matter of personal taste.

The default darkbrown flieger strap that comes with the Stowa Flieger Handwinding 6498 looks really nice to me. You can sell the strap to me or on the forum if you don't like after receiving it

[IwishIwasToneDeaf]

Anyone out there with a stowa flieger in a classic leather strap (e.g. croc, gator, etc.)?

[IwishIwasToneDeaf]

I think I can share some experience on the first two questions having owned both Stowa and Laco.

1. The estimated shipping time is usually quite accurate. Not all models take 3 months. For example some chrono models have a waiting time of about one month but the popular flieger and marine models normally take 3 months.

2. If you are comparing with the 42mm Laco fliegers with ETA movement and straight lugs that are said to be true to its original design, then yes I find these Lacos not very comfortable to wear and don't look very nice as they don't wrap around the wrist nicely. The Stowa 41mm case wears well and looks good and comes with more superior strap imo.

By the way I have 6.2" wrists.

Thanks Pegasi for the advice!

I feel the same about the 42mm Laco Fliegers after trying them out. By the way, I found the local mark ups a bit on the high side and even if I were to get a Laco, it would be from the online stores.

I'm also considering the blue croc strap to be exact to match the blue hour and minute hands. Haha! Hope it wouldn't look weird on a pilot watch.

[pegasi]

I think I can share some experience on the first two questions having owned both Stowa and Laco.

1. The estimated shipping time is usually quite accurate. Not all models take 3 months. For example some chrono models have a waiting time of about one month but the popular flieger and marine models normally take 3 months.

2. If you are comparing with the 42mm Laco fliegers with ETA movement and straight lugs that are said to be true to its original design, then yes I find these Lacos not very comfortable to wear and don't look very nice as they don't wrap around the wrist nicely. The Stowa 41mm case wears well and looks good and comes with more superior strap imo.

By the way I have 6.2" wrists.

[IwishIwasToneDeaf]

Hi All,

I'm seeking out advice from ex and current Stowa owners.

I'm very interested in the above mentioned and have a few queries:

1. Is the shipping time usually accurate? 3 months is a pretty long time. Would it arrive earlier than the ETA?

2. How's the fitment of the Stowa like? I've tried the Laco locally and don't like the fitting on my skinny wrist as I found it uncomfortable.

3. Any one fitted their Flieger with a leather croc strap? Could i trouble you for some pictures?

I sincerely hope to join the Stowa club soon. Cheers!