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Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7vsPhoibos Apollo

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Flieger F-39 Werk 7
FortisFlieger F-39 Werk 7
MSRP $4,510
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-39 Werk 739mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-39 Werk 738h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-39 Werk 7200m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Flieger F-39 Werk 7$4,510
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Thickness
11.5mm
11mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Werk 7 (Manufacture)
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,510
$460

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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.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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