Which is cheaper, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance is the cheaper of the two at $189, against $4,180 for the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax — a $3,991 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax carries a 58-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance.

What movement does the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax uses the Sellita SW510 BH a and the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance uses the Seiko NH35.

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Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax

F-43 Bicompax

MSRP $4,180

Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance

renaissance-gold

MSRP $189

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Flieger F-43 Bicompax43mm

Renaissance42mm

Power Reserve

Flieger F-43 Bicompax58h

Renaissance42h

Water Resistance

Flieger F-43 Bicompax200m

Renaissance100m

MSRP

Flieger F-43 Bicompax$4,180

Renaissance$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Dial Color

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW510 BH a

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

58h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,180

$189

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