This issue was the subject of a poll not too long ago.

If you scan it, you'll find that the overwhelming preference here is the "no logo" version, driven primarily by notions of historical "authenticity". A minority do prefer the logo, however, as Stowa is a high quality brand that is meaningful to watch aficionados.

I had a logo/date version and enjoyed it very much. The logo is not too prominent and, in my opinion, does not upset the dial. I also happen to like date features and am glad this watch has a version with that option.

 

whichever airman you can afford.....they're all fantastic.

 

Thanks for the input guys. I'm a little torn over the logo vs no logo dial thing. The historical correctness in me says "NO LOGO", but the other half is saying that the logo is also cool since the Airman is it's own animal.

You see other companies coming out with their own sterile versions and so that part of me says it's nice to have the logo on the dial, like if you were to have the IWC Big Pilot's watch which has their logo visible.

Because the normal Airman automatic doesn't pretend to be anything other than a tribute to it's origins, having the logo on there and a standard crown seems to fit aesthetically IMHO.

In other words, the auto Airman is tipping it's hat to the original but at the same time the watch also has it's own flavour..

Cheers,

Konrad

 

Thanks for the input guys. I'm a little torn over the logo vs no logo dial thing. The historical correctness in me says "NO LOGO", but the other half is saying that the logo is also cool since the Airman is it's own animal.

You see other companies coming out with their own sterile versions and so that part of me says it's nice to have the logo on the dial, like if you were to have the IWC Big Pilot's watch which has their logo visible.

Because the normal Airman automatic doesn't pretend to be anything other than a tribute to it's origins, having the logo on there and a standard crown seems to fit aesthetically IMHO.

In other words, the auto Airman is tipping it's hat to the original but at the same time the watch also has it's own flavour..

Cheers,

Konrad

You just pointed yourself in the direction of the Airman logo - excellent choice. Get it with an Onion crown and you'll be good to go. :-!

Glen

 

You get the nicer rotor on the no logo version

 

Hi Gang,
Does anyone know if the no-logo COSC version also comes with the vintage style text on the rotor? The reason I ask is because the only pictures I've seen of the COSC version has the infilled gold Stowa logo only.....

Cheers
Noel aka DuckMcF

 

I don't like logos on anything. I'm old enough to remember when the only logos on clothes were on a little tag at the back of the neck. Nowadays it seems that everyone thinks they're NASCAR drivers or pro athletes. I'm drawn to the no logo and have an FO2 on order. I don't particularly care if someone recognizes the watch I wear. If I did, I'd wear Rolex. <|

 

..yep, I hear you..and it's for the very same reason I've been sitting on a fence about this. I don't care about flashing a logo either but I'm also seeing a lot of similar offerings like from Ticino for example, who are also jumping on the no logo bandwagon.

The Airman was Schauer's original entry into reviving the Stowa name back when he resurrected the brand and for a long while all you could buy was an airman with the logo. He put the name on to logically for a new enterprise help spread the word.

Now of course due to demand there is a choice but I also recognize that the logo is unique and not ugly or garish and that having this on the dial gives the watch a different personality or appeal which also isn't lost on me.

In essence the non-logo has become a logo if you catch my drift..

Thanks for your input..the thought process keeps going..

 

I prefer with Logo and with date.

 

knowing yourself that its a STOWA should be enough...

non logo for me, but i dont mind with logo either

 

I really love the original old style logo from the 1940's. It had an art deco look to it and was thin and elegant. I'd love to see that version on one of the modern Stowas as the current version seems a little heavy to me.

 

Hi.
I prefer to Stowe without logo. I wear a watch for my own pleasure, not so that others envied me. Most people still do not know the brand and can not appreciate a good watch.
I like the ascetic and transparent form is not clouded by any subtitles. What I write, just look at him, if you do not like?

 

Hi.

OMG what a strap! Is that original one? I am ordering right now!

 

Hello Noel,

you better ask here:

info@stowa.de

They will reply asap,

Volker ;-)

 

Thanks Mate.
After I posted the question here I had the same thought and just got an e-mail brack from Stowa. The story is the default is to have the rotor engraved as per the non-COSC version, but if you want the standard COSC rotor, they'll put that on for you too.....

 

Wonderful choice!
here is mine :

 

Excelent.

 

and mine :

george88 sup man , i see you finally found another stowa congrats

 

Few years ago there was only 1 option

 

Well, the logo is also beautiful. Like any Stowa.
In fact Stowa met through your photos. Thanks kkwpk

 

Of course it is genuine. Comes together with a watch.

I do not recommend using ant maintenance

 

and you still using my scans! [ nt]

 

no logo all the way!
simple and beautiful.
that's what i will get when i order mine!

 

yeah, I think I'd also go no logo

 

**sniff**

 

For the reason of authenticity, I would opt for the no-logo version. Nevertheless, you cannot go wrong whichever Stowa you finally might choose. Following you heart won't mislead you. ;-)

@ krzychoks:
Man, you are killing me with those amazing photos. |> I should keep reminding myself that this year's funds for Stowa watches have already been exhausted&#8230;or haven't they?

greetings,
walsh

 

No logo is my preference, on this particular watch for reasons stated above. |>

 

No logo for me too.

the clean dial gives a quiet, tranquil feel to the watch.

A pity I am out of funds already for this year o|

 

Another vote for no logo :-!

 

No logo, it doesn't get any better than this

and on the wrist

:-!