Which is cheaper, the Bremont Waterman Apex or the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

At MSRP the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax is the cheaper of the two at $4,180, against $5,350 for the Bremont Waterman Apex — a $1,170 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Waterman Apex or the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

The Bremont Waterman Apex is rated to 500m versus 200m for the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Waterman Apex or the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax carries a 58-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Waterman Apex.

What movement does the Bremont Waterman Apex run compared to the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

The Bremont Waterman Apex runs a mechanical caliber, while the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax runs a automatic (Sellita SW510 BH a).

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Bremont Waterman ApexvsFortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

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

Bremont Waterman Apex

w-apexii-b

MSRP $5,350

Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

F-43 Bicompax

MSRP $4,180

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Waterman Apex43mm

Flieger F-43 Bicompax43mm

Power Reserve

Waterman Apex40h

Flieger F-43 Bicompax58h

Water Resistance

Waterman Apex500m

Flieger F-43 Bicompax200m

MSRP

Waterman Apex$5,350

Flieger F-43 Bicompax$4,180

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Apex II 43mm

Original

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

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Sellita SW510 BH a

Power Reserve

40h

58h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,350

$4,180

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