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Fortis Flieger F-39vsHamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

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Flieger F-39
FortisFlieger F-39
MSRP $2,530
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Skeleton Auto
MSRP $1,475

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-3939mm
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto36mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-3938h
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto80h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-39200m
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto50m
MSRP
Flieger F-39$2,530
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto$1,475

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Skeleton
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
11.5mm
10.55mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
purple

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
H-10-S
Power Reserve
38h
80h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,530
$1,475

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What people say

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Fortis Flieger F-39

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fortis Flieger F-39 for its robust build quality, excellent finishing often compared favorably to more expensive watches, and legible utilitarian dial with distinctive color accents. The watch is noted for its precise bidirectional bezel action, excellent lume, and comfortable wearability, with one owner reporting accuracy of 1 second fast per day. Some reviewers flag the 39mm case as wearing large due to its lug-to-lug distance, and the 38-hour power reserve of the Sellita SW 200-1 based UW-30 movement is cited as a limitation, though newer versions feature a 70-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Fortis Flieger F-39 for its tool watch aesthetic and impressive machining and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 200m water resistance is a notable strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto is praised for its redesigned dial that balances complexity and legibility, forming an "H" logo and highlighting the H-10-S movement. Owners appreciate the 80-hour power reserve and the seamless blend of the bracelet with the lugs. The watch is available in 40mm and 36mm sizes, with prices ranging from A$1,925 to A$2,200, and features 50m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto highly for its distinctive dial design and impressive power reserve at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the H-10 automatic movement is a notable strength. Water resistance to 5 ATM is considered on the lower side for the price point.

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