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Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7vsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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Flieger F-39 Werk 7
FortisFlieger F-39 Werk 7
MSRP $4,510
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-39 Werk 739mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-39 Werk 738h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-39 Werk 7200m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Flieger F-39 Werk 7$4,510
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Werk 7 (Manufacture)
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,510
$2,458

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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.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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