Finally, after an 18 month wait, #157 is with me.
This watch is now out of production and at one point it looked like it wouldn't be happening for me after the supplier of the modified unitas 6497 movements passed away, but thankfully fate intervened.
IMO this is THE definitive flieger out there at the moment, though its 41mm size makes it a little more practical for daily wear. While it is quite affordable compared to the luxury brands, it remains a grail for many due to to its availability. Mine is #157 and there were well over a thousand names on the wait list before Stowa closed its books and announced that only 300 more would be made.
I'll post more pics and words later...here's some quick shots:
