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Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7vsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Flieger F-39 Werk 7
FortisFlieger F-39 Werk 7
MSRP $4,510
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-39 Werk 739mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-39 Werk 738h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-39 Werk 7200m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Flieger F-39 Werk 7$4,510
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
11.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Navy

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,510
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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