Serket Watch Co Pilot CommandervsStowa Flieger 6498
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Measurements
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Pilot Commander
Flieger 6498
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.5mm
50.2mm
lowest
Thickness
11.5mm
lowest
12.8mm
Water Resistance
30m
n/a
MSRP
$349
n/a
Movement
Seagull ST3600
ETA/Unitas 6498
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Serket Watch Co Pilot Commander features Arabic numerals and a large crown for legibility and glove compatibility, with a design that some owners associate with a large watch face characteristic of pilot watches. One owner appreciates the "serious instrument" aesthetic of the slide rule bezel, though finds its scale too small for practical use. On balance, owners value the Serket Watch Co Pilot Commander for its distinct pilot watch aesthetic and functional crown design.
Owners widely praise the Stowa Flieger 6498 for its remarkable simplicity, profound design, and excellent fit and finish, with particular appreciation for its sublime vintage aesthetic and modern construction at an extremely fair price. The manual winding action is noted as exceptionally smooth, and the ETA/Unitas 6498 movement is favored for its perceived ease and lower cost of servicing. Some owners find the 41mm case wears larger and thicker than smaller flieger models. Overall, owners rate the Stowa Flieger 6498 highly for its vintage aesthetic and excellent value.
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