Fortis Flieger F-43 BicompaxvsLaco Kiel.2

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax at true scale

Flieger F-43 Bicompax

Laco Kiel.2 at true scale

Kiel.2

Diameter

43mm

43mm

Thickness

14.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

58h

n/a

MSRP

$4,180

$2,770

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW510

Sellita SW500

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Thickness
14.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Original
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Sellita SW500
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
58h
0h
Jewels
27
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,180
$2,770
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

Owners widely praise the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax for its excellent value, legible dial, and comfortable wearability despite its 43mm size, with some regretting selling theirs. The watch features 200m water resistance and an all-brushed finished case. However, some owners express concerns about current pricing being too high, with one noting a preference for 22mm lugs over the 20mm found on the watch. Overall, owners rate the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax highly for its value and legibility.

From video reviewers

The petrol dial is a strong point. The price point is significant.

Laco Kiel.2

The Laco Kiel.2 Blau is praised for its deep sunray blue dial and excellent legibility, with reviewers noting its clear Flieger dial design and good contrast. Owners report the Sellita SW500 automatic movement is accurate enough for everyday wear, with one owner seeing +/-5 seconds per day. The 43mm case features a finely brushed three-piece construction and a conical crown. Some owners find Laco's leather straps too long for smaller wrists, and one reviewer suggests a COSC-certified movement option would be an improvement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Laco Kiel.2 Blau highly for its legibility and pilot's watch design at its price point.