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Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Flieger F-39 Werk 7
FortisFlieger F-39 Werk 7
MSRP $4,510
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-39 Werk 739mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-39 Werk 738h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-39 Werk 7200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Flieger F-39 Werk 7$4,510
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Thickness
11.5mm
10.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Werk 7 (Manufacture)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,510
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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