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Ferro PISTAvsFortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

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PISTA
FerroPISTA
MSRP $645
Flieger F-43 Bicompax
FortisFlieger F-43 Bicompax
MSRP $4,180

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PISTA48mm
Flieger F-43 Bicompax43mm
Power Reserve
PISTA40h
Flieger F-43 Bicompax58h
Water Resistance
PISTA50m
Flieger F-43 Bicompax200m
MSRP
PISTA$645
Flieger F-43 Bicompax$4,180

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Racing
Chronograph
Diameter
48mm
43mm
Thickness
13.1mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Original

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Sellita SW510 BH a
Power Reserve
40h
58h
Jewels
25
27

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$4,180

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What people say

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Ferro PISTA

The Ferro PISTA is widely praised for its exciting and thrilling driving experience, with owners highlighting its faultless handling and a powerful engine that makes other cars feel primitive. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate its beautiful and effective design, noting features like the air pass-through on the hood as particularly attractive. Some owners find the Ferro PISTA's performance and aerodynamics desirable, while others note its tighter suspension and hard-shifting experience as a special, raw characteristic. On balance, owners rate the Ferro PISTA highly for its thrilling performance and striking design.

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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