Strap for Flieger

The Stowa Flieger No Logo Date features a 20mm lug width, conforming to the original standards of German pilot watches. This measurement is taken by inserting a digital calliper between the two lugs of the case (internal distance). All straps for this reference must be 20mm to ensure correct alignment with the lugs.

For the Flieger No Logo Date, we recommend a strap in alligator or calf leather with vegetable tanning, given the Bauhaus philosophy of the watch. A natural dark brown Nile alligator or black calf with artisanal deployante ensures aesthetic balance with respect to the grey-black dial. For tactical contexts (sea, work), an anthracite rubber strap maintains aviation integrity without narrative excess.

The Flieger No Logo Date is fitted with standard 20mm lugs. Use a dedicated tool to push the spring bar inward, remove it, and detach the strap. Insert the new strap by threading the spring bar first through one lug, then push gently until the other end locks in place. Always verify that the spring bar is fully secured.

Yes, any strap with a 20mm lug width is compatible with the Flieger No Logo Date. Artisanal aftermarket straps (leather, alligator, rubber) allow total personalisation compared to the original. Verify that the strap is finished with internal lugs of adequate width (ideally 18–20mm) to avoid lateral stress on the case lugs.

A quality leather strap (alligator, calf, shell cordovan) lasts 3–5 years with daily use, depending on climate and maintenance. Leather tends to dry and deteriorate faster in warm-humid climates. Vegetable-tanned leather ages developing a noble patina; treatments with natural wax extend durability. Rubber and synthetic NATO resist 5–7 years before requiring replacement.