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Ikepod Megapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our TimevsFortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

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Megapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our Time
IkepodMegapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our Time
MSRP $1,512
Flieger F-43 Bicompax
FortisFlieger F-43 Bicompax
MSRP $4,180

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our Time40mm
Flieger F-43 Bicompax43mm
Power Reserve
Megapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our Time40h
Flieger F-43 Bicompax58h
Water Resistance
Megapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our Time100m
Flieger F-43 Bicompax200m
MSRP
Megapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our Time$1,512
Flieger F-43 Bicompax$4,180

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Original

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510 BH a
Power Reserve
40h
58h
Jewels
25
27

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,512
$4,180

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What people say

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Ikepod Megapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our Time

The Ikepod Megapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our Time is an art-focused collaboration with a bold street-art design. Its 46mm UFO-inspired case wears smaller due to its lugless, rounded shape. The watch features a Miyota Caliber 9039 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and an integrated silicon strap. Reviewers note the black seconds hand is nearly invisible against the matte black dial, making precise time-telling difficult. Overall, reviewers highlight the Ikepod Megapod x Ace Jewelers x Laser 314 — This Is Our Time for its unique art-focused design and wearable case shape, despite a readability challenge.

Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

Owners widely praise the Fortis Original for its tool-watch aesthetic, legibility, and robust construction, with many noting excellent lume that lasts all night and precise day/date changes at midnight. The brushed stainless steel case is well-finished, and the 38mm size is considered comfortable and well-weighted despite being smaller than modern watches. Accuracy figures range from +2 seconds/day to +8 seconds/day, and some owners compare Fortis quality favorably to Omega. However, some users find the MSRP too high compared to brands like Sinn and Damasko, and one owner reported internal parts dislodging from a limited edition model. Concerns have also been raised about stripped lug screws on B-42 models and potential parts shortages due to past bankruptcy protection filings. Overall, owners rate the Fortis Original highly for its durable construction and tool-watch functionality at a competitive price point.

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