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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)vsFortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT

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The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $1,775
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT
FortisFlieger F-43 Triple-GMT
MSRP $4,840

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Twelve 40 (Ti)44.5mm
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT43mm
Power Reserve
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT56h
Water Resistance
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT200m
MSRP
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$1,775
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT$4,840

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
44.5mm
43mm
Thickness
8.95mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
25mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Original
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW200
Sellita SW330-2
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$4,840

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What people say

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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)

Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) is lauded for its exceptional value, comfort, and COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement. Reviewers highlight its lightweight titanium case, under 9mm thick, and solid finishing that accentuates the material's subtle contrast. Some desire more design originality and a bracelet micro-adjust system. Overall, reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) highly for its impressive value and comfortable wearability.

Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT is widely praised for its stunning dial execution, COSC-certified Kenissi WERK 13 movement with a 70-hour power reserve, and legible Brixtrack luminous indices. Owners and reviewers highlight the surprisingly wearable 43mm titanium case and bracelet, noting its lightness and comfort despite the size, with one source specifically mentioning a quick-adjustable extension. The watch offers 200m water resistance and features a Synchroline indicator. However, some owners note the titanium scratches easily and the bracelet can be difficult to size. The watch is priced at €4,500. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT highly for its purpose-focused pilot's watch design and innovative movement.

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