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Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMTvsSpinnaker Bradner

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Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT
FortisFlieger F-43 Triple-GMT
MSRP $4,840
Bradner
SpinnakerBradner
MSRP $179

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT43mm
Bradner42mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT56h
Bradner40h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT200m
Bradner180m
MSRP
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT$4,840
Bradner$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
180m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Original
Tidal Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,840
$179

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Bradner's vibrant dials and excellent lume on indices and bezel, with one owner noting comfortable wearability on a 7-inch wrist. Reviewers flag imprecise finishing on the minute ring and an inner bezel crown that rotates too easily, while some owners report the internal rotating bezel does not stay in position. The watch features a Seiko NH35 movement with a 41-hour power reserve and is priced around $390-$430 USD. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Bradner to be a fun, affordable diver, with its vibrant dials and strong lume being key selling points.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Atlantic Blue's reliable Seiko NH35 automatic movement is a key strength. The watch's lume performance is somewhat lacking, which may be a trade-off for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's bezel action, with one reviewer praising it as smooth and precise, while the other two do not mention it.

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