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Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

Ref. F-43 Bicompax

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
43mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$4,180
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax is the Norqain Adventure Chrono Swiss Football National Team Limited Edition ($6,094) — shared caliber (Sellita SW510) and Racing chrono. If price is the constraint, the Damasko DC89 covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the CWC 6BB-WR is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Shared caliber (Sellita SW510). Stepping up, the Breitling Chronomat B01 42 ($9,550) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief, usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

CWC 6BB-WR
CWCmicro
Cabot Chronograph

6BB-WR

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,875MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Bamford of London Carbon B347
Bamford of Londonmicro

Carbon B347

7 variants
41.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Bamford of London Titanium B347
Bamford of Londonmicro

Titanium B347

11 variants
41.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WR
CWC (Cabot Watch Company)micro

6BB-WR

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,858MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Orologi Calamai G50 Freccia Stone
Orologi Calamaimicro

G50 Freccia Stone

 
39mm·Automatic
$2,750MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph
Archimede Watchesmicro

Pilot Chronograph

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Laco Las Vegas
Lacomicro

Las Vegas

 
44mm·Automatic
$2,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph
Depancelmicro

Autosport Racing Chronograph

12 variants
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,784MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Orologi Calamai G50 Freccia
Orologi Calamaimicro

G50 Freccia

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$3,190MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
LIV Watches P-51
LIV Watchesmicro
NEW!

P-51

8 variants
42.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Mühle-Glashütte Sportivo Power Chronograph First Edition
Mühle-Glashüttemicro

Sportivo Power Chronograph First Edition

 
42.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$4,905MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Sheffield SCR CHRONO SW
Sheffieldmicro

SCR CHRONO SW

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,180MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price: same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Norqain Adventure Chrono Swiss Football National Team Limited Edition
Norqain

Adventure Chrono Swiss Football National Team Limited Edition

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,094MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Tribute To Vought F4u Corsair
Breitling

Classic Avi Chronograph 42 Tribute To Vought F4u Corsair

Ref. A233801A/CB39/322A
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Movado Alta SE Chronograph
Movadomicro

Alta SE Chronograph

2 variants · Ref. 0607754
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,795MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 P 51 Mustang
Breitling

Classic Avi Chronograph 42 P 51 Mustang

Ref. A233803A/BI92/536X/A18DSA.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Junghans Pilot Chronoscope
Junghans

Pilot Chronoscope

5 variants
43.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,110MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
IWC Schaffhausen Iw378001 Pilots Watch Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw378001 Pilots Watch Chronograph

3 variants · Pilot Watches
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Breitling Classic Avi Chronograph 42 P 51 Mustang
Breitling

Classic Avi Chronograph 42 P 51 Mustang

Ref. A233803A/BI92/536X/A18DSA.6
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Bremont Supermarine Chrono
Bremont

Supermarine Chrono

3 variants · Supermarine
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Fortis Novonaut N-42
Fortis

Novonaut N-42

4 variants · Novonaut
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,230MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Junghans Pilot Chronoscope Desert
Junghans

Pilot Chronoscope Desert

 
43.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,280MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Sinn HUNTING WATCH 3006
Sinn
Series HUNTING/WATCH/3006

HUNTING WATCH 3006

 
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,508MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

 
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Damasko DC89
Damaskomicro

DC89

2 variants
43.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono

Ref. H37616331
44mm·Automatic
$2,045MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Damasko DC66 black
Damaskomicro

DC66 black

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono
Hamilton

American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono

Ref. H40656131
44/46mm·Automatic
$2,045MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono

Ref. H76416155
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Stowa Tempora Big Eye beige
Stowamicro

Tempora Big Eye beige

4 variants
44mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Damasko DC66
Damaskomicro

DC66

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto

 
41mm·Automatic
$1,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Yema Flygraf Navigator
Yema

Flygraf Navigator

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,199MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

 
41mm·Automatic
$1,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Orient AK04 Field Sport Watch
Orient

AK04 Field Sport Watch

2 variants · AK04
42.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$325MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Citizen Promaster Air GMT
Citizen

Promaster Air GMT

3 variants · Promaster
44.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,195MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Breitling Chronomat B01 42
Breitling

Chronomat B01 42

33 variants · Chronomat
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$9,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44
Breitling
Chronomat

Super Chronomat B01 44

5 variants · Chronomat
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$10,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Breitling Premier B21 Chronograph Tourbillon 42 Gaston Breitling
Breitling

Premier B21 Chronograph Tourbillon 42 Gaston Breitling

Ref. JB2120A61B1P1
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$77,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
IWC Schaffhausen Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph

3 variants · Pilot Watches
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Omega Speedmaster Pilot Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 40 85mm
Omega

Speedmaster Pilot Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 40 85mm

Ref. 332.10.41.51.01.002
40.85mm·Automatic·100m WR
$10,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
IWC Schaffhausen Iw389402 Pilots Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun Mojave Desert
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw389402 Pilots Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun Mojave Desert

3 variants · Pilot Watches
41.9mm·Automatic·100m WR
$12,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono
Tudor

Pelagos FXD Chrono

 
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel

3 variants · Polaris
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$16,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Omega Speedmaster Racing Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 44 25mm
Omega

Speedmaster Racing Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 44 25mm

7 variants · Speedmaster
44.25mm·Automatic
$10,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black
Norqain

Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black

 
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$10,611MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
IWC Schaffhausen Iw3891 Pilots Watch Chronograph Top Gun Edition
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw3891 Pilots Watch Chronograph Top Gun Edition

2 variants · Pilot Watches
44.5mm·Automatic
$12,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 44 25mm
Omega

Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 44 25mm

3 variants · Speedmaster
44.25mm·Automatic·100m WR
$12,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
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