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Fortis Flieger F-43 BicompaxvsOblvlo IM Tourbillon

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

Flieger F-43 Bicompax
FortisFlieger F-43 Bicompax
MSRP $4,180
IM Tourbillon
OblvloIM Tourbillon
MSRP $810

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-43 Bicompax43mm
IM Tourbillon42mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-43 Bicompax58h
IM Tourbillon65h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-43 Bicompax200m
IM Tourbillon50m
MSRP
Flieger F-43 Bicompax$4,180
IM Tourbillon$810

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Skeleton
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
14.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Original
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510 BH a
OBL.8024
Power Reserve
58h
65h
Jewels
27
20
Complications
None
Tourbillon

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,180
$810

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What people say

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Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

Owners widely praise the Fortis Original for its tool-watch aesthetic, legibility, and robust construction, with many noting excellent lume that lasts all night and precise day/date changes at midnight. The brushed stainless steel case is well-finished, and the 38mm size is considered comfortable and well-weighted despite being smaller than modern watches. Accuracy figures range from +2 seconds/day to +8 seconds/day, and some owners compare Fortis quality favorably to Omega. However, some users find the MSRP too high compared to brands like Sinn and Damasko, and one owner reported internal parts dislodging from a limited edition model. Concerns have also been raised about stripped lug screws on B-42 models and potential parts shortages due to past bankruptcy protection filings. Overall, owners rate the Fortis Original highly for its durable construction and tool-watch functionality at a competitive price point.

Oblvlo IM Tourbillon

Owners widely praise the Oblvlo IM Tourbillon for its skeletonized dial and carbon fiber case finishing, noting it looks more expensive than its price. However, some owners find the minute markers difficult to read, impacting time setting, and accuracy averages around -10 seconds per day. Concerns also exist regarding long-term reliability and parts availability for Chinese tourbillons. On balance, owners rate the Oblvlo IM Tourbillon highly for its visually striking aesthetic and perceived value, despite practical readability and accuracy drawbacks.

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