About to pull the trigger on a Dekla type-B flieger – I know the brand seems highly regarded on watchuseek, but just wonder what the opinions are here. I know they are not one of the original 5, but they are still German, essentially hand made in house (besides the movement), and a lot cheaper.
Also, if anyone is Canadian and can comment on how badly they were hit with UPS feeds and/or duty/taxes it would be great. Seems the only options for shipping are UPS Expedited and UPS Saver.
Except for those specifically marked as “replikafliegers”, all of the major brands made changes to the original Luftwaffe-issue B-Uhr; if for whatever reason you feel the need to LARP as Erich Hartmann with a dinner plate on your wrist over your bomber jacket, Laco is your best bet.
Stowa>Original Laco but the Laco “Pro” or “Custom” get pretty close, if you actually want straight lugs and a diamond crown, I don’t like the fake patina on the Laco Pro’s but Dekla seems to have a nice balance without shoving dirt into the lume