Stowa Classic Flieger 40mm Review | The IMMORTAL WATCH | Pilot Watch

[@EscapementWatch]

If you are still watching me....Thank you Falling Noodles for this Watch! Great name bro!

[@fallingnoodles]

Loved your review! Sure makes me want one again. :)

[@EscapementWatch]

OMG FALLING NOODLES! hahahah bro! thanks! I love it so much. I wear it probably LOW KEY more then my seikos for sure. :P

[@christopherhomer3937]

Got one of these on order from Stowa and have been trawling KZbin for reviews. This is one of the best - really capturing the beauty of the watch. Thanks.

[@mickeylickey123]

Just ordered one tonight because of your video. No date or logo, manual wind. Can't wait for it to arrive. Thanks for the great video.

[@EscapementWatch]

Good choice! and Congrats! I flip alot of watches. Especially for this channel. This one I still have and is a forever watch for me. Very rare to find. I go through 100 watches before I find 1 keeper usually! haha

[@mickeylickey123]

@@EscapementWatch True. I flip quite a bit too. I have a few keepers but will be selling my Omega aqua terra 41 silver dial here shortly. Bracelet and rubber strap. Just bought the bb58 .925. Put a black vanguard fitted rubber strap on it. Looks wicked. Boy that silver scratches easy though. Oh well it's a keeper anywho.

[@EscapementWatch]

NEW CHAPTER FEATURE ADDED TO THIS VIDEO! Easy to find what your looking for now on the Video!

[@snippy8362]

nice choice :) stowa fliegers are superb and come with a storied past. great quality and finishing at the price point, with rock solid eta movements. recently got the verus flieger and have been chuffed since. the sterile looking dial with no branding and or date is a nice nod to the past. whilst the leather strap is lovely and soft with high quality finishing, the verus looks superb on a host of nato/zulu natos. it was worth very cent. keep up the good work here.

[@EscapementWatch]

Thanks! 👍

[@jayeye4798]

Nice review! I recently discovered Stowa then bit the bullet, sent the clams and got the blue Partitio. All expectations exceeded. Gives me lots of satisfaction to see it on my wrist. Such high quality and class. I hope your Stowa stays with you for a long time.

[@EscapementWatch]

Thank you I just had it for one year recently sold it for the laco 39mm I reviewed. Check out the Laco review for more details.

[@jayeye4798]

@@EscapementWatch just watched the video. Your production quality and personal presence has upgraded. Looking great! Great review on the Laco. I understand the dinner plate comment on the 40mm Stowa. Kind of a space hog.

[@EscapementWatch]

Thank you very much! Yes we upgraded our camera awhile ago. Want to upgrade again to a much better setup but costs too much and not really worth. Plus I think the current camera is ok enough for youtube.

[@ziplepingouin1186]

I nearly bought this watch 10 years ago when it was still around 500€...went for a Sinn 856 UTC instead... No regrets though, even if I like the Stowa Flieger a lot (not much the story and origin of it...).

[@lennybolo]

The length of the video is just right.for that kind of watch.

[@unixnerd1]

This looks soo good here in your video, especially with that strap, which seems like just the right shade of brown. I think this is the configuration I would choose too, except I'd want the engraved Stowa logo on the side.

[@EscapementWatch]

I totally agree!

[@stevem863]

Lot of great pilot watches out there....Stowa definitely one of the best.

[@EscapementWatch]

Indeed it is!

[@akapantsusenpai181]

I'm glad you finally posted this review. FYI: The FL23883 engraving is an upgrade that costs 66.39 Euros or about $78 USD.

[@EscapementWatch]

ouch!

[@nick4uuk]

Everyone low-key loves tool-like field/pilot watches. Maybe it's my age, 33 going on 53, but I feel like legibility is pretty useful. I have a number of beautiful dress watches with baton indices and I always have to think twice about which hand is pointing to what. I should probably just get a G-Shock or something.

[@EscapementWatch]

Well said!

[@willisbcteoh9840]

I like your videos. The longer the better. So much pertinent information in your videos. I bought a 42mm Laco Baumuster B. Same same. Keep it up cheers 🍻

[@EscapementWatch]

Great to hear!

[@derfdswed]

i will get another stowa flieger . have owned this one twice. Also have had Baumuster B. I ended up selling them to get Omegas & Rolex but still miss having a classic Flieger in the rotation.

[@yoinkhaha]

These Stowa Flieger look great. I also am discovering my reliance on the date complication.

[@EscapementWatch]

Glad you like them!

[@EscapementWatch]

but dont get me wrong there are some watches that I would prefer whiteout a date. Like the new KING seiko for example.

[@berserkkw]

Also, thanks for ISOfrane strap! Finally received today!

[@EscapementWatch]

Great to hear!

[@davidschulz5334]

Same model layout I’m looking into getting, wrestling between it and the Ball Trainmaster Power Reserve on the leather strap.

[@Oliver-nt8pw]

The only thing I don't like about the watch is the placement of the date window. Sinn for example is much better with this, very stealth small number around the 5. But I do need the date as well, I think it is actually useful to be able to check it quickly

[@TeenyPea]

Me : French speaker called Julien looking to buy a flieger (36mm) ahah thanks for the video.

[@mysterywalker1621]

Nice watch! Stowas are mean watches, i have a Stowa Flieger klassik 6498 in small seconds⏱ I hope you still enjoy your flieger!

[@carlobighouse5434]

Great in depth look 👍

[@blakris9382]

we have the same wrist. I just watch your wristshot to see if I can buy the watch or no

[@berserkkw]

I'm ok with either, I believe longer for the ones you like/believe deserve the time is great!

[@RonMayer]

I just discovered you! I’m in Ontario and feel the struggle to find pilot watches…..I found a Laco dealer near Toronto….do you know any stowa dealers? The Tisell you didn’t like?

[@EscapementWatch]

Thanks for watching! stowa dealers no. Must buy online and pay heavy duties and taxes. My next flieger is Laco pro 37mm on bracelet

[@AmcoAutoGlass]

Stowa does the flieger the best.

[@ruggsterify]

The Stowa ETA movement is gonna blow any of your Seiko movements out of the water. I have both and my Seiko 6R35 is junk in comparison to my ETA, hell it's junk compared to my Selita. Seiko used to impress me but when they can't even align a bezel after making dive watches since 1960 then you begin to understand how lazy they've become. As a matter of fact, my SPB is in service after only two years for losing over a minute a day and I requested they correct the bezel alignment and she called to tell me that it's just my eyes and the crystal bend that makes it look that way. 🙄. Guess I've lost my eye sight since sending it in for service. Great purchase on your Stowa and I hope you enjoy or have enjoyed it as much as I have mine. Thanks for the great review!

[@RedwoodAggie]

Great watch. I prefer the normal length videos the longer videos.

[@EscapementWatch]

Glad you like them!

[@tbir5689]

Great review. The music on loop gets a tad annoying - but the watch kept me watching..

[@EscapementWatch]

Just curious what device did you watch the video on because every device is hearing the background music differently so I would like to know was it too loud

[@tbir5689]

Hi - watched initially on my iPhone then my laptop. It wasn’t a case of being too loud - it was such a good video and review I don’t see the need to add music in the background - especially when it’s a longer review - but of course background music is subjective..

[@BrokeWatchFanatic]

Have you tried on the 36mm? I don't think my 6.5" wrist will like the 40mm with its long lugs...

[@EscapementWatch]

Not on the stowa but when i wear a 36/37mm watch it always feels to small for me.

[@wwolf5670]

This sold me on it. Just ordered one. 40mm/manual. Was a little concerned about the 40mm size but I read the comments and asked around. I have a 7.25" wrist but don't like huge watches. I've been told I should be okay. After all it's not meant to be a small vintage Explorer 1 or field watch. Your thoughts?

[@EscapementWatch]

I think you are good with your wrist size! I just sold this watch a couple days ago, to help fund a 39mm flieger. My tastes are down trending in size. As I speak I'm wearing a vintage 36.7mm King Seiko.

[@wwolf5670]

@@EscapementWatch Thanks for the reply! I do prefer smaller watches. My daily wear is a vintage chrono in 38. If Stowa offered the watch in 38 I'd have zero question in my mind. That said at one point I even wore 42-44 mm divers. Was out of my mind for going that big. Talk about a brick on your wrist! Size aside, were you pleased with the overall quality of the Stowa in the time you had it?

[@EscapementWatch]

Yes the quality was pretty decent!!!

[@wwolf5670]

@@EscapementWatch Looking forward to trying it out!

[@shaneharper1860]

That’s an awesome watch, I need one

[@EscapementWatch]

im wearing it today! After a month break from it I'm now back to wearing it everyday. Honeymoon #2

[@lucacadianalbert]

I have that exact watch (but mine is auto) and absolutely love it. I agree about the logo and date - got to have it. Isn't your new Seiko SPB149 more expensive?

[@EscapementWatch]

this is an older video

[@Oliver-nt8pw]

Im confused, you mention a miyota movement then you say it is a manual ETA ??

[@EscapementWatch]

I was talking about my tisell flieger that I had before which was miyota and I showed a photo of it

[@jipke]

Splendid watch, although I don't get why it wasn't well regulated for the price. My ~$500 Hamilton Khaki Field runs betw. +0.5 and +2 s/d (factory regulated). If you can regulate the watch yourself provided you have the tools, then it can definitely be done easily in the factory. That's what I find off-putting in these more expensive watches.

[@EscapementWatch]

I'm just going to assume it's because of the high volume and if it's in within spec it's good enough for them

[@martinrea8548]

I'm very impressed with the accuracy of my Khaki Field too. After a day on the wrist it is still in sync with the iPhone I set it against. That's pretty remarkable for a mechanical watch.

[@AndroBoy17]

Hey, what is your opinion abt this watch few months later? Thks

[@EscapementWatch]

still love it. I recently had a second honeymoon wearing it exclusively for a couple weeks after it being out of rotation for 1 month. the problem and gift of having more then 1 watch

[@AndroBoy17]

@@EscapementWatch thks

[@ismarcolon9248]

Bro, thanks for sharing this video. I’m getting it definetly. Maybe the 36mm...🤨 hmm I’m not already sure about the size... it looks almost like a 42mm (as your Seiko Mod). Maybe the 36mm shows more of the vintage military style, but man this is a lovely, beauuuutiful timepiece. Congrats... Enjoy it! 🙌🏼 Ismar Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@EscapementWatch]

Thanks! What size is your wrist?

[@ismarcolon9248]

7.5” I.

[@EscapementWatch]

40mm will be great for you

[@ismarcolon9248]

Escapement & Watch Sorry, 6.5” not 7.5” I.

[@EscapementWatch]

ok so same as me. I like it. from far like in the mirror while flossing lets say it looks so tiny. to give some perspective. always up close WWC will make it look bigger.

[@Etienne938]

First time watching your content. Great review! I am from Canada as well, let's talk watches sometime!

[@EscapementWatch]

Thanks for stopping by! Welcome

[@michaelfierman3256]

Ok so I like long videos and maybe you will like my rambling, lengthy and perhaps coma-inducing comment. ( I'll buy you a coffee to wake you) . So I have had a months long back and forth with this. It was in my cart on a Friday night in early March but I had some questions I wanted to ask them about a different strap, the engravings ( that fliger number costs about $40 btw, they still offer it) anyway, by Monday things had gone kinda crazy with the Covid thing and I was like ...maybe I better wait. I joined Adrian's group right when it began and met a fellow there with this watch and then I was going to buy in again, but more waffling on the size. I think I would need the 36mm, but maybe not... As time went on yeah, i kinda went crazy buying watches but let me say, had I seen this video in March I'd own this now. I am sure you have noticed that in most of the KZbins on this model, it just doesn't look very good. the dial looks dull, I hadn't seen the fine brushing etc. Then I even bought the Yema "flieger" type watch, so I thought I was done with that category, but now you've drawn me back in. That onion crown is amazing. and yes I would absolutely get the logo and the date. Don't care what the purists say. It looks so good. That +14 seconds is a bit of a bummer and I can't regulate, so hmmm. anyway. Great review, you might have sold me again.

[@EscapementWatch]

Thanks for the coffee bro! once again! This one is easy to regulate vs seikos. Its safe. Just turn a tiny screw. left or right. anyone can do it on an ETA!

[@martinmaison6421]

Make it as long as you want Make it into a watch movie

[@nhbmk]

“20 lug width” … calliper literally says 19.3

[@EscapementWatch]

Yep I just reviewed a watch recently 19.6. but it is 20

[@nhbmk]

@@EscapementWatch ok thanks! Sounds good

[@artificialingredient]

Isn't this the sellita?

[@EscapementWatch]

Eta 2804-2 or Sellita 215 stowa uses both and decorates them with their stowa plate bridge.

[@artificialingredient]

@@EscapementWatch right but which movement is in yours?

[@RobbieKhan]

Hehe "doodies" :D

[@raymond3918]

do whatever you want - but the timestamps are sick

[@时间杀]

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