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Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7vsLorier Hydra SIII

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Flieger F-39 Werk 7
FortisFlieger F-39 Werk 7
MSRP $4,510
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-39 Werk 739mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-39 Werk 738h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-39 Werk 7200m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Flieger F-39 Werk 7$4,510
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Werk 7 (Manufacture)
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,510
$699

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What people say

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Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7

The Fortis Flieger is widely praised for its superb readability, robust build quality, and phenomenal fit and finish, with reviewers noting the practical Type-A dial and utilitarian design. The F-39 models are noted to wear large due to their lug-to-lug distance, and the UW-30 movement offers a 38-hour power reserve, while other variants feature a 70-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers highlight the Fortis Flieger's modern, stylish take on pilot's watches, balancing legibility with unique aesthetics.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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