Which is cheaper, the Fortis Flieger F-39 or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

At MSRP the Traska Seafarer Charcoal is the cheaper of the two at $665, against $2,530 for the Fortis Flieger F-39 — a $1,865 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Flieger F-39 or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Fortis Flieger F-39 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Flieger F-39 or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Fortis Flieger F-39 is rated to 200m versus 150m for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Flieger F-39 or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal carries a 42-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Flieger F-39.

What movement does the Fortis Flieger F-39 run compared to the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Flieger F-39 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Traska Seafarer Charcoal uses the 9039.

Side by side

Fortis Flieger F-39vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fortis Flieger F-39

F-39

MSRP $2,530

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

SEA-BLK-V3

MSRP $665

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Flieger F-3939mm

Seafarer Charcoal40mm

Power Reserve

Flieger F-3938h

Seafarer Charcoal42h

Water Resistance

Flieger F-39200m

Seafarer Charcoal150m

MSRP

Flieger F-39$2,530

Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Black

White

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

9039

Power Reserve

38h

42h

Jewels

Complications

None

Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,530

$665

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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