Classic Flieger style 41mm steel automatic chronograph from a small German brand Stowa, founded in 1927 by Walter Storz (thus the name) and joining forces with other German brands like Laco, Tutima etc. in production of the 55mm aviation Baumuster models for the military pilots and pocket watch for the navy
Bit of History:
1927: Foundation of STOWA by Walter Storz in Hornberg, Germany. The name derives from "STO," for Storz and "WA," for Walter.
1938: Construction of own STOWA building in Bismarckstraße 54 in Pforzheim, Germany.
1954: Foundation of the RUFA (Rheinfelder Uhrteilefabrik). Leads to production of RUFA-Anti-Shocks for PUW and DUROWE movements.
1996: Jörg Schauer takes over STOWA and all trademark rights from Werner Storz.
2017: STOWA's 90th anniversary. Presentation of limited flieger watches: Flieger Automatic, Flieger Original and Vintage models.
Hand enhanced Cotes de Geneve burnished plates contrasted with fire blued screws and red ruby jewels.
Functions:
30 min, 60 sec registers chronograph.
3 piece construction (bezel, core, back).
Very slight dome profile. Anti-Glare treated. Sapphire.
Black color. Luminous ( radiation-free Super-LumiNova ) hour markers.
Hands:
Blued color. Super-LumiNova radiation-free luminous filled.
Tan color. Bomber style enclosed leather strap.
