Which is cheaper, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) is the cheaper of the two at $240, against $4,180 for the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax — a $3,940 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax wears larger at 43mm versus 29.8mm for the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) — a 13.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax carries a 58-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies).

What movement does the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax run compared to the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW510 BH a), while the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) runs a quartz (6N22).

Side by side

Fortis Flieger F-43 BicompaxvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

sur531

MSRP $240

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Flieger F-43 Bicompax43mm

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)29.8mm

Power Reserve

Flieger F-43 Bicompax58h

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h

Water Resistance

Flieger F-43 Bicompax200m

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m

MSRP

Flieger F-43 Bicompax$4,180

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$240

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Original

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW510 BH a

6N22

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

58h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,180

$240

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