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Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMTvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT
FortisFlieger F-43 Triple-GMT
MSRP $4,840
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT43mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT56h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT200m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT$4,840
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Original
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
SII NH34
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,840
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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