Which is cheaper, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Grand Seiko SBGW262?

At MSRP the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax is the cheaper of the two at $4,180, against $30,000 for the Grand Seiko SBGW262 — a $25,820 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Grand Seiko SBGW262?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax wears larger at 43mm versus 39mm for the Grand Seiko SBGW262 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Grand Seiko SBGW262?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGW262.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Grand Seiko SBGW262?

The Grand Seiko SBGW262 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 58 hours on the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax.

What movement does the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGW262?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW510 BH a), while the Grand Seiko SBGW262 runs a manual (9S64).

Side by side

Fortis Flieger F-43 BicompaxvsGrand Seiko SBGW262

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

Grand Seiko SBGW262

sbgw262j

MSRP $30,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Flieger F-43 Bicompax43mm

SBGW26239mm

Power Reserve

Flieger F-43 Bicompax58h

SBGW26272h

Water Resistance

Flieger F-43 Bicompax200m

SBGW26230m

MSRP

Flieger F-43 Bicompax$4,180

SBGW262$30,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Original

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW510 BH a

9S64

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

58h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,180

$30,000

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