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Fortis Flieger F-39vsZelos Blacktip 200m GMT

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Flieger F-39
FortisFlieger F-39
MSRP $2,530
Blacktip 200m GMT
ZelosBlacktip 200m GMT
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-3939mm
Blacktip 200m GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-3938h
Blacktip 200m GMT40h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-39200m
Blacktip 200m GMT200m
MSRP
Flieger F-39$2,530
Blacktip 200m GMT$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
MOP

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH34 GMT
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,530
$499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT's solid bracelet construction and excellent bezel action. The watch has sold out quickly, indicating strong demand. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT highly for its robust build and desirable availability.

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