Which is cheaper, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Geckota Phalanx?

At MSRP the Geckota Phalanx is the cheaper of the two at $349, against $4,180 for the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax — a $3,831 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Geckota Phalanx — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Geckota Phalanx is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax carries a 58-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Geckota Phalanx.

What movement does the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax run compared to the Geckota Phalanx?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax uses the Sellita SW510 BH a and the Geckota Phalanx uses the ETA 2824.

Side by side

Fortis Flieger F-43 BicompaxvsGeckota Phalanx

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

Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

F-43 Bicompax

MSRP $4,180

Geckota Phalanx

phalanx-satin-reef-green

MSRP $349

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Flieger F-43 Bicompax43mm

Phalanx42mm

Power Reserve

Flieger F-43 Bicompax58h

Phalanx40h

Water Resistance

Flieger F-43 Bicompax200m

Phalanx300m

MSRP

Flieger F-43 Bicompax$4,180

Phalanx$349

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Original

Green

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW510 BH a

ETA 2824

Power Reserve

58h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,180

$349

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax vs Geckota Phalanx gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Bremontmicro

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.

Bremont ALT1-CvsGeckota Phalanx Geckota PhalanxvsYema Flygraf Navigator Bremont SupernovavsGeckota Phalanx Bremont VulcanvsGeckota Phalanx Dan Henry 1970vsFortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax Fortis Flieger F-43 BicompaxvsGeckota Sea-Hunter Dive Watch

Edit this comparison Add another watch Explore more 41–44mm watches

Fortis Flieger F-43 BicompaxvsGeckota Phalanx

At a glance

Full specifications

Follow this matchup

More watches worth a look

ALT1-C

1970

Flygraf Navigator

Sea-Hunter Dive Watch

Supernova

Nordsø

Skindiver Automatic

Novonaut N-42

People also compared