2014 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 Baumuster B Automatic

Here we have an early 2014 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 Baumuster B Automatic featuring a perfectly balanced 40mm matte-blasted stainless steel case. The Flieger line is a masterclass in German military aviation history, closely mirroring the functional aesthetic and clean lines that Stowa first introduced back in 1940 as one of the original five manufacturers of the historic Beobachtungsuhr (B-Uhr). Developed in 1942 for the German Luftwaffe as an update to the simpler Type A dial, it was originally built in large 55mm sizes to wear over flight suits. An ultra-slim case thickness of just 10mm and an elongated lug-to-lug of 48.5mm ensure a remarkably sleek, flat profile that sits beautifully on the wrist. At 3 o’clock sits an oversized, historically accurate onion push-pull crown, allowing smooth manual winding and quick time setting, even while wearing gloves. A minimal bezel frames a domed sapphire crystal above a crisp, matte black Baumuster B dial.  At 12 o’clock, a distinct triangle marker helps you orient quickly in low light. The layout features a prominent outer track for minutes and seconds, while an inner track marks the hours. Sword hands sweep across the layout, fully coated in Super-LumiNova for exceptional legibility in low light. The reverse features a screw-down exhibition case back that showcases the mechanical heart within. Inside beats the reliable Swiss ETA Calibre 2824-2 automatic movement, featuring a centre rotor and hacking seconds for precise synchronisation. Stowa beautifully finishes the calibre with a custom-engraved rotor. The classic straight lugs step down to 20mm, effortlessly framing a 20mm leather vintage-style strap and pin buckle.