Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks AB Clásico is the cheaper of the two at $1,500, against $4,180 for the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax — a $2,680 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax carries a 58-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks AB Clásico.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB Clásico run compared to the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico runs a manual caliber (ETA 6497-1), while the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax runs a automatic (Sellita SW510 BH a).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsFortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Astor + Banks AB Clásico

ab-clasico

MSRP $1,500

Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

F-43 Bicompax

MSRP $4,180

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

Flieger F-43 Bicompax43mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

Flieger F-43 Bicompax58h

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

Flieger F-43 Bicompax200m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

Flieger F-43 Bicompax$4,180

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Original

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

Sellita SW510 BH a

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

58h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$4,180

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

Owners widely praise the Fortis Original for its tool-watch aesthetic, legibility, and robust construction, with many noting excellent lume that lasts all night and precise day/date changes at midnight. The brushed stainless steel case is well-finished, and the 38mm size is considered comfortable and well-weighted despite being smaller than modern watches. Accuracy figures range from +2 seconds/day to +8 seconds/day, and some owners compare Fortis quality favorably to Omega. However, some users find the MSRP too high compared to brands like Sinn and Damasko, and one owner reported internal parts dislodging from a limited edition model. Concerns have also been raised about stripped lug screws on B-42 models and potential parts shortages due to past bankruptcy protection filings. Overall, owners rate the Fortis Original highly for its durable construction and tool-watch functionality at a competitive price point.

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