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Fortis Flieger F-41 Werk 7vsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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

Flieger F-41 Werk 7
FortisFlieger F-41 Werk 7
MSRP $4,510
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-41 Werk 741mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-41 Werk 738h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-41 Werk 7200m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Flieger F-41 Werk 7$4,510
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.7mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Werk 7 (Manufacture)
SII NH34
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,510
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Fortis Flieger F-41 Werk 7

The Fortis Flieger is widely praised for its robust build quality, superb readability, and excellent fit and finish, with reviewers highlighting the utilitarian dial and Brixtrack markers. Some find the 39mm case wears large due to its 50mm lug-to-lug span, while others note the 41mm versions offer better proportions. The Werk 7 movement provides a 70-hour power reserve, though one review mentions the UW-30 movement in a 39mm model has a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers rate the Fortis Flieger highly for its practical design and solid construction at its price point.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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