Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone or the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

At MSRP the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone is the cheaper of the two at $1,390, against $4,180 for the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax — a $2,790 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone or the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

The Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone wears larger at 49.3mm versus 43mm for the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax — a 6.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone or the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

The Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone is rated to 600m versus 200m for the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone or the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax carries a 58-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone.

What movement does the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone run compared to the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone uses the SW200 and the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax uses the Sellita SW510 BH a.

Side by side

Christopher Ward C60 LympstonevsFortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

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

Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone

C60-42A3H1-SGKK0-HK

MSRP $1,390

Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

F-43 Bicompax

MSRP $4,180

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C60 Lympstone49.3mm

Flieger F-43 Bicompax43mm

Power Reserve

C60 Lympstone38h

Flieger F-43 Bicompax58h

Water Resistance

C60 Lympstone600m

Flieger F-43 Bicompax200m

MSRP

C60 Lympstone$1,390

Flieger F-43 Bicompax$4,180

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Original

Lume

SLN X1 GL C1

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW200

Sellita SW510 BH a

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

58h

Jewels

Complications

Moonphase

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,390

$4,180

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone's exceptionally bright and long-lasting X1 lume, which one owner notes outshines other premium dive watches. The watch features a unique forged carbon dial and two large, easy-to-use screw-down crowns for time setting and the internal compass bezel. It is powered by a COSC-certified chronometer movement and sports a PVD black finish on its 42mm case. Overall, owners highly value the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone for its standout lume and distinctive carbon dial.

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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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