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Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMTvsTudor Black Bay Chrono

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Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT
FortisFlieger F-43 Triple-GMT
MSRP $4,840
Black Bay Chrono
TudorBlack Bay Chrono
MSRP $7,000

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT43mm
Black Bay Chrono41mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT56h
Black Bay Chrono70h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT200m
Black Bay Chrono200m
MSRP
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT$4,840
Black Bay Chrono$7,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
14mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Satin
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Original
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
MT5813
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
70h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,840
$7,000

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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.

Tudor Black Bay Chrono

Owners widely praise the Tudor Black Bay Chrono as a fantastic offering. Reviewers note the 41mm case's 200-meter water resistance and its channeling of vintage chronograph design, with the reverse panda dial offering excellent legibility. However, one reviewer points out that the white lume on the panda dial can blend with the hands and markers, and the snowflake hand can obscure the 45-minute chronograph totalizer. Overall, owners rate the Tudor Black Bay Chrono highly for its strong design and legibility, despite minor legibility concerns on certain dial configurations.

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