Citizen Promaster SikorskyvsFortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

The Citizen Promaster Sikorsky is a large 46mm watch honoring the S-92 helicopter, featuring a busy dial with red, white, blue, and yellow accents, and helicopter blade-shaped hands. It houses a solar-powered U680 movement with atomic time syncing. On balance, owners find the Citizen Promaster Sikorsky to be a unique, albeit cluttered, limited edition timepiece.

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.