Which is cheaper, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

At MSRP the Zero West RAF-C (1940) is the cheaper of the two at $2,750, against $4,180 for the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax — a $1,430 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

The Zero West RAF-C (1940) wears larger at 44mm versus 43mm for the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Zero West RAF-C (1940).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax or the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax carries a 58-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Zero West RAF-C (1940).

What movement does the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax run compared to the Zero West RAF-C (1940)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax uses the Sellita SW510 BH a and the Zero West RAF-C (1940) uses the ETA 2824.

Fortis Flieger F-43 BicompaxvsZero West RAF-C (1940)

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