Farer Pilot Series IIvsStowa Flieger Classic 40 Baumuster B

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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Pilot Series II

Flieger Classic 40 Baumuster B
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
lowest
48.6mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10.6mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
n/a
Power Reserve
56h
n/a
MSRP
$1,350
n/a
Movement
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 40mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the price steep for a grade 2 titanium watch. Opinions are divided on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing, and one owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. Overall, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its modern take on the flieger watch with unique dial designs and excellent wearability.
Owners praise the Stowa Flieger Classic 40 Baumuster B for its comfortable 40mm size, thin profile, and wearability, with the onion crown noted for avoiding wrist irritation. The watch is seen as a good value, capturing the historical B-Uhren aesthetic. Some owners note the 48mm lug-to-lug measurement causes the lugs to extend slightly, and one owner wished for 22mm lugs instead of the current size. Overall, owners rate the Stowa Flieger Classic 40 Baumuster B highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible pilot watch aesthetic.
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