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Sternglas BerlinvsFortis Flieger F-41

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The bottom line

The 38mm Berlin wears 3mm narrower than the 41mm Flieger F-41 — that's a meaningful jump on most wrists.

What people say

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Sternglas Berlin

The Sternglas Berlin is praised for its stylish Art Deco-inspired design and slim 38mm case, offering good value at $270 for newcomers to watches. One reviewer notes the Miyota GM02 quartz movement is accurate to ±20 seconds per month, but flags the included leather strap as squeaky and suggests an alternative. Overall, owners find the Sternglas Berlin a satisfying purchase for its aesthetic and price point.

Fortis Flieger F-41

The Fortis Flieger F-41 is widely praised for its excellent machining and build quality for its price, featuring a traditional Flieger layout with modern flair, a sunburst dial with high-contrast orange accents, and a functional "Synchroline." Reviewers highlight its unique concave bezel with 24-click GMT functionality and a vivid color scheme that strikes a masterful balance. The watch offers 200 meters of water resistance and is powered by the UW-30 automatic movement. However, the UW-30 movement is noted for its modest 38-hour power reserve, and the 41mm case might be large for smaller wrists. Overall, reviewers rate the Fortis Flieger F-41 highly for its pared-back confidence and functional design at its price point.

Where to get them

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Sternglas Berlin
Sternglas Berlin
MSRP $258
Fortis Flieger F-41
Fortis Flieger F-41
MSRP $2,530
Berlin
SternglasBerlin
MSRP $258
Flieger F-41
FortisFlieger F-41
MSRP $2,530

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin38mm
Flieger F-4141mm
Power Reserve
Berlin
Flieger F-4138h
Water Resistance
Berlin50m
Flieger F-41200m
MSRP
Berlin$258
Flieger F-41$2,530

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota GM02
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$258
$2,530

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