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Fortis Flieger F-39vsOak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

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Flieger F-39
FortisFlieger F-39
MSRP $2,530
The Olmsted ExP-01
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted ExP-01
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-3939mm
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-3938h
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-39200m
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
MSRP
Flieger F-39$2,530
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,530
$1,775

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 for its exceptional finishing, comfortable bracelet, and smooth movement. The dial designs are a frequent point of admiration, with specific appreciation for the white, navy, and gray variants, as well as the orange seconds hand. The watch is considered fairly priced at around $1.5k and is noted for its versatility and "soul." On balance, owners rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 highly for its overall quality, design, and the brand's customer service.

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