Which is cheaper, the Fortis Flieger F-41 or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

At MSRP the Traska Seafarer Charcoal is the cheaper of the two at $665, against $2,530 for the Fortis Flieger F-41 — a $1,865 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Flieger F-41 or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Fortis Flieger F-41 wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Flieger F-41 or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Fortis Flieger F-41 is rated to 200m versus 150m for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Flieger F-41 or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal carries a 42-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Flieger F-41.

What movement does the Fortis Flieger F-41 run compared to the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Flieger F-41 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Traska Seafarer Charcoal uses the 9039.

Side by side

Fortis Flieger F-41vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fortis Flieger F-41

F-41

MSRP $2,530

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

SEA-BLK-V3

MSRP $665

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Flieger F-4141mm

Seafarer Charcoal40mm

Power Reserve

Flieger F-4138h

Seafarer Charcoal42h

Water Resistance

Flieger F-41200m

Seafarer Charcoal150m

MSRP

Flieger F-41$2,530

Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Black

White

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

9039

Power Reserve

38h

42h

Jewels

Complications

None

Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,530

$665

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Fortis Flieger F-41

The Fortis Flieger F-41 is widely praised for its excellent machining and build quality for its price, featuring a traditional Flieger layout with modern flair, a sunburst dial with high-contrast orange accents, and a functional "Synchroline." Reviewers highlight its unique concave bezel with 24-click GMT functionality and a vivid color scheme that strikes a masterful balance. The watch offers 200 meters of water resistance and is powered by the UW-30 automatic movement. However, the UW-30 movement is noted for its modest 38-hour power reserve, and the 41mm case might be large for smaller wrists. Overall, reviewers rate the Fortis Flieger F-41 highly for its pared-back confidence and functional design at its price point.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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