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

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado is the cheaper of the two at $849, against $4,180 for the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax — a $3,331 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado wears larger at 45mm versus 43mm for the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax — a 2mm difference across the dial.

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

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

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax carries a 58-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado.

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax uses the Sellita SW510 BH a and the Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado uses the Valjoux 7750.

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Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

F-43 Bicompax

MSRP $4,180

Manufaktur Waldhoff Tornado

tornado-royal-blue

MSRP $849

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Flieger F-43 Bicompax43mm

Tornado45mm

Power Reserve

Flieger F-43 Bicompax58h

Tornado40h

Water Resistance

Flieger F-43 Bicompax200m

Tornado100m

MSRP

Flieger F-43 Bicompax$4,180

Tornado$849

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Original

Blue

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW510 BH a

Valjoux 7750

Power Reserve

58h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,180

$849

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