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Fortis Flieger F-39vsBoldr The Vogelkop

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Flieger F-39
FortisFlieger F-39
MSRP $2,530
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-3939mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-3938h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-39200m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
Flieger F-39$2,530
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Pilot
Tool
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.3mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Vogelkop Superb
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,530
$449

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What people say

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Fortis Flieger F-39

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fortis Flieger F-39 for its robust build quality, excellent finishing often compared favorably to more expensive watches, and legible utilitarian dial with distinctive color accents. The watch is noted for its precise bidirectional bezel action, excellent lume, and comfortable wearability, with one owner reporting accuracy of 1 second fast per day. Some reviewers flag the 39mm case as wearing large due to its lug-to-lug distance, and the 38-hour power reserve of the Sellita SW 200-1 based UW-30 movement is cited as a limitation, though newer versions feature a 70-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Fortis Flieger F-39 for its tool watch aesthetic and impressive machining and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 200m water resistance is a notable strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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