Which is cheaper, the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered or the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

At MSRP the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered is the cheaper of the two at $790, against $4,180 for the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax — a $3,390 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered or the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered or the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered or the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax carries a 58-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered.

What movement does the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered run compared to the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered uses the Miyota 9039 and the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax uses the Sellita SW510 BH a.

Side by side

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsFortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

av-10

MSRP $790

Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

F-43 Bicompax

MSRP $4,180

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Vanguard Weathered42mm

Flieger F-43 Bicompax43mm

Power Reserve

Vanguard Weathered42h

Flieger F-43 Bicompax58h

Water Resistance

Vanguard Weathered100m

Flieger F-43 Bicompax200m

MSRP

Vanguard Weathered$790

Flieger F-43 Bicompax$4,180

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Forged Carbon

Original

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Sellita SW510 BH a

Power Reserve

42h

58h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$790

$4,180

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What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

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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