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Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7vsPraesidus Desert Field

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Flieger F-39 Werk 7
FortisFlieger F-39 Werk 7
MSRP $4,510
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-39 Werk 739mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-39 Werk 738h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-39 Werk 7200m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
Flieger F-39 Werk 7$4,510
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
39mm
34mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Red

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Werk 7 (Manufacture)
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,510
$195

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What people say

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Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7

The Fortis Flieger is widely praised for its superb readability, robust build quality, and phenomenal fit and finish, with reviewers noting the practical Type-A dial and utilitarian design. The F-39 models are noted to wear large due to their lug-to-lug distance, and the UW-30 movement offers a 38-hour power reserve, while other variants feature a 70-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers highlight the Fortis Flieger's modern, stylish take on pilot's watches, balancing legibility with unique aesthetics.

Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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