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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VvsFortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

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C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher WardC1 Jump Hour Mk V
MSRP $3,295
Flieger F-43 Bicompax
FortisFlieger F-43 Bicompax
MSRP $4,180

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Jump Hour Mk V47.3mm
Flieger F-43 Bicompax43mm
Power Reserve
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
Flieger F-43 Bicompax58h
Water Resistance
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
Flieger F-43 Bicompax200m
MSRP
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,295
Flieger F-43 Bicompax$4,180

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
47.3mm
43mm
Thickness
14mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Noon
Original
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Sellita SW510 BH a
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
58h
Jewels
26
27
Complications
GMT, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,295
$4,180

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V

Owners and reviewers widely praise the spectacular lume application and the multi-level dial design of the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V, noting its crisp legibility and the innovative JJ01 jump-hour module. The 39mm case is described as compact with alternating brushed and polished finishing, and the dial features a radially grooved center with a sapphire minute track. Some find the 14mm thickness and $3k price point high, while accuracy is rated at approximately ±20 seconds per day. The watch utilizes a Sellita SW200-1 base with a 38-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the striking dial design and jump-hour complication, despite some reservations about the thickness and accuracy.

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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