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 Posted: Mon Jul 28th, 2008 07:07 pm
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Paxman



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 I've got the hankering for another Fleiger (inexpesnive) but don't know which way to go. I have a penchant for observer dials. Here are a few thoughts I have been having as of late. Please tell me your likes and dislikes!

In no particular order:

Aristo KunstFlieger 3H32S with XL Crown



 








Movement: ETA 2824 


[/code]Hour, Minute and second hands. Hour and minute markers.][code]Date: At 3 O'clock


Case: Sandblasted Stainless Steel


Case Back: Display back


Bezel: Bead blasted Stainless Steel


Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal
Crown: Extra large push in flieger crown

Dimensions: 40mm diameter, 45mm including flieger crown. 46mm lug-to-lug


Water Risistnat 50m


Strap: Thick brown aviator leather strap
Gurantee 2 years


Laco Observation Automatic



 

 Swiss Made ETA 25 jewel 2824 2 automatic movement, 42MM satin stainless steel case with see through screwed back, screw down crown, date display at 3 o'clock, Luminous markers, numbers and all 3 hands, Black riveted pilot strap, 5 ATM water resistance. Made in Germany, two year warranty.

 

Debaufre Nav-B


 

Features

  • Stainless steel case
  • Diameter 48 mm, including crown 53 mm, 13.8mm thick.
  • Water Resist. 3 ATM
  • ETA 2824-2 automatic movement
  • Sapphire crystal
  • Black dial
  • Leather strap 22 mm with thorn buckle.
 

Plus many other hopefully you guys will bring to mind. The advantage with the DeBaufre is a number of sizes and combinations including a Unitas cranker. I am kind of hand cranker mad at the moment. The DeBaufre are also about $100 more than the others shown. Sure would love to see a 3T special from Debaufre...hint...hint!! toon1.gif

 

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.