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Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMTvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT
FortisFlieger F-43 Triple-GMT
MSRP $4,840
The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT43mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT56h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT200m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT$4,840
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Original
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
56h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,840
$1,775

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What people say

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Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT is widely praised for its stunning dial execution, COSC-certified Kenissi WERK 13 movement with a 70-hour power reserve, and legible Brixtrack luminous indices. Owners and reviewers highlight the surprisingly wearable 43mm titanium case and bracelet, noting its lightness and comfort despite the size, with one source specifically mentioning a quick-adjustable extension. The watch offers 200m water resistance and features a Synchroline indicator. However, some owners note the titanium scratches easily and the bracelet can be difficult to size. The watch is priced at €4,500. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT highly for its purpose-focused pilot's watch design and innovative movement.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 is praised for its sharp, stealthy aesthetic with a durable ceramic-coated stainless steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its excellent wearability at 38mm and the value proposition at $1,475, which includes two strap options. The watch features a sandwich dial with stencil numerals and orange accents, powered by a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. Overall, reviewers find Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 to be a modern and aggressive take on the classic field watch, offering exceptional value.

From video reviewers

The Olmsted 38 features tightly executed tolerances and an ultra-fine level of finishing. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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