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Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMTvsBoldr Safari

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Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT
FortisFlieger F-43 Triple-GMT
MSRP $4,840
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT43mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT56h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT200m
Safari200m
MSRP
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT$4,840
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Tool
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,840
$449

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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.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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