Which is cheaper, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the HELM Togiak Scout?

At MSRP the HELM Togiak Scout is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $4,180 for the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax — a $3,915 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the HELM Togiak Scout?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax wears larger at 43mm versus 39.5mm for the HELM Togiak Scout — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the HELM Togiak Scout?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax is rated to 200m versus 100m for the HELM Togiak Scout.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the HELM Togiak Scout?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax carries a 58-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the HELM Togiak Scout.

What movement does the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax run compared to the HELM Togiak Scout?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax uses the Sellita SW510 BH a and the HELM Togiak Scout uses the Seiko Instruments NH36.

Side by side

Fortis Flieger F-43 BicompaxvsHELM Togiak Scout

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

Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

F-43 Bicompax

MSRP $4,180

HELM Togiak Scout

togiak-scout

MSRP $265

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Flieger F-43 Bicompax43mm

Togiak Scout39.5mm

Power Reserve

Flieger F-43 Bicompax58h

Togiak Scout40h

Water Resistance

Flieger F-43 Bicompax200m

Togiak Scout100m

MSRP

Flieger F-43 Bicompax$4,180

Togiak Scout$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Original

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW510 BH a

Seiko Instruments NH36

Power Reserve

58h

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Day, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,180

$265

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What people say

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Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

Owners widely praise the Fortis Original for its tool-watch aesthetic, legibility, and robust construction, with many noting excellent lume that lasts all night and precise day/date changes at midnight. The brushed stainless steel case is well-finished, and the 38mm size is considered comfortable and well-weighted despite being smaller than modern watches. Accuracy figures range from +2 seconds/day to +8 seconds/day, and some owners compare Fortis quality favorably to Omega. However, some users find the MSRP too high compared to brands like Sinn and Damasko, and one owner reported internal parts dislodging from a limited edition model. Concerns have also been raised about stripped lug screws on B-42 models and potential parts shortages due to past bankruptcy protection filings. Overall, owners rate the Fortis Original highly for its durable construction and tool-watch functionality at a competitive price point.

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HELM Togiak Scout

Owners widely praise the HELM Togiak Scout for its impeccable build quality and top-flight customer service, noting it wears smaller than its specifications suggest and offers great visibility in water. Some owners across the HELM line flag slightly misaligned bezels, and a few find the watches unnecessarily thick. The HELM Togiak Scout is priced at $285. Overall, owners rate the HELM Togiak Scout highly for its solid tool watch construction and wearability at the price.

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