I have $1500

[TerpsForever]

And I want a Flieger with these features:

44-47mm
Simple face (Stowa, Laco, etc)
Date
Sapphire w/ AR coating
Vanity back to show movement

Any thoughts/suggestions?

[Spit161]

Hi, and welcome to the forum!

With clear case-back:

Prometheus Recon 5

Without clear case-back:

Fortis Flieger - this is possibly the most authentic, and best (*donning head for flaming from other members*) Flieger you'll find in your price range.

cheers,
Jake.

[jjt2]

Check out Tourby watches.

[TerpsForever]

Check out Tourby watches.

Thanks. They are great but they don't have dates. For some reason whenever I want to know what day it is the first place I look is my watch.

[Rusty_Shakleford]

I'm not an expert on Pilot's watches but from what I have seen, date windows are not part of the original design. Your choice will be to stay true to the design or have the modern convenience of a date window.

RS

[TerpsForever]

I'm not an expert on Pilot's watches but from what I have seen, date windows are not part of the original design. Your choice will be to stay true to the design or have the modern convenience of a date window.

RS

Plenty of IWC watches have the date. I can sacrifice the vanity case back but not a date and the the AR coating. Any other suggestions out there? This is trying to be a 30th bday present from my wife.

[TerpsForever]

Just bumping this. Anybody have any other thoughts? My search got put on hold for a while but I'm back in the game now.

[MasterBlaster300]

If you don't mind the 40 mm case, I would go with the Stowa Flieger (with date).
The movement is nicely detailed and comes with blue screws. The crystal is AR coated on the inside.
The Stowa Flieger has a strong following and is considered an excellent value for the money.
The only downside is the long wait time. But with the extra cash you could purchase a Stowa Marine Auto!

Also, the Lacos appear an excellent choice, if you want a larger, authentic Flieger. The most authentic of the bunch!

Sinn makes some nice watches but the larger ones (>40mm ) cost a tad more than $1500,
still, I would check out their selection. You could have one made by Tourby watches to your
specification, for a good price!

B.

[Saxon007]

Everything except the date:

ArcherWatches.ca

I like the previous poster's suggestion, I find a 40mm Stowa the perfect size for this type of watch watch. They wear large since they are almost all dial.

[stuffler,mike]

Steinhart, Archimede (the hw Flieger is 45mm).