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Fortis Flieger F-39vsIslander Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338

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Flieger F-39
FortisFlieger F-39
MSRP $2,530
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
IslanderIslander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
MSRP $429

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-3939mm
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-33842mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-3938h
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
Water Resistance
Flieger F-39200m
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338200m
MSRP
Flieger F-39$2,530
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338$429

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.8mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,530
$429

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338

Owners widely praise the Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338 for its attractive dial texture and Pepsi bezel, with some finding the gold-tone accents and overall aesthetic to be a standout feature. The watch is also noted for its comfortable wearability and a useful GMT function, making it a popular choice for daily wear and vacations, further supported by its 200m water resistance. On balance, owners rate the Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338 highly for its visually appealing design and practical features at its price point.

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