Which is cheaper, the Fortis Flieger F-39 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

At MSRP the Fortis Flieger F-39 is the cheaper of the two at $2,530, against $4,900 for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 — a $2,370 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Flieger F-39 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 wears larger at 45mm versus 39mm for the Fortis Flieger F-39 — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Flieger F-39 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

The Fortis Flieger F-39 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Flieger F-39 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Flieger F-39.

What movement does the Fortis Flieger F-39 run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

The Fortis Flieger F-39 runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

Side by side

Fortis Flieger F-39vsVortic Watch Company Springfield 174

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

Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174

the-springfield-174-45mm

MSRP $4,900

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Flieger F-3939mm

Springfield 17445mm

Power Reserve

Flieger F-3938h

Springfield 17440h

Water Resistance

Flieger F-39200m

Springfield 174100m

MSRP

Flieger F-39$2,530

Springfield 174$4,900

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Illinois Watch Co.

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,530

$4,900

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