Which is cheaper, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus is the cheaper of the two at $759, against $4,180 for the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax — a $3,421 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus.

What movement does the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax uses the Sellita SW510 BH a and the Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus uses the Miyota 9100.

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Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

F-43 Bicompax

MSRP $4,180

Manufaktur Waldhoff Olympus

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MSRP $759

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9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Flieger F-43 Bicompax43mm

Olympus43mm

Power Reserve

Flieger F-43 Bicompax58h

Olympus—

Water Resistance

Flieger F-43 Bicompax200m

Olympus100m

MSRP

Flieger F-43 Bicompax$4,180

Olympus$759

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Original

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW510 BH a

Miyota 9100

Power Reserve

58h

—

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,180

$759

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