Which is cheaper, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $680, against $4,180 for the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax — a $3,500 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax wears larger at 43mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax carries a 58-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

What movement does the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax run compared to the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax uses the Sellita SW510 BH a and the Praesidus 38mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35.

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