I’m getting ready to pull the trigger on a Stowa Flieger but I can make up my mind about which dial to go with – I think I would enjoy either and I don’t think there is a wrong answer here. Both are 40mm in case size. I’m going with no logo and no date. Between the two styles, which one would you choose? Type A, or Type B? Thanks in advance for your input!
Stowa Flieger Classic - Type A
Thoughts: Minimal and very clean presentation. Seems quite safe and could be a tad boring.
Stowa Flieger Classic Baumuster B - Type B
This is the more interesting dial. In my opinion, this is actually quite clear and logical to read. Some could argue it is busy and detracts from legibility.
16.5 cm/6.5 inches. It’s definitely wearable, it just feels a little oversized like a flieger is supposed to. I usually prefer 35mm watches, so I’m probably biased towards smaller watches though. I’m just writing it since I sometimes see people getting smaller fliegers and expect them to fit like field watches, and I feel the two types feel quite different regardless of size. Another thing to consider is that the dial is not really black, but more dark greyish. Mine came on a black rubber strap, and I didn’t like how that looked with the dial. Despite the Stowa case looking modern, the watch will always feel a little vintage due to the grey dial and yellow lume. I wanted this watch for several years, but I’m not wearing it that much after finally getting it.