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Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMTvsSpinnaker Dark Purple

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT
FortisFlieger F-43 Triple-GMT
MSRP $4,840
Dark Purple
SpinnakerDark Purple
MSRP $289

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT43mm
Dark Purple45mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT56h
Dark Purple40h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT200m
Dark Purple550m
MSRP
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT$4,840
Dark Purple$289

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
43mm
45mm
Thickness
14mm
21mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
550m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Original
Dark Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,840
$289

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What people say

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Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT is widely praised for its stunning dial execution, COSC-certified Kenissi WERK 13 movement with a 70-hour power reserve, and legible Brixtrack luminous indices. Owners and reviewers highlight the surprisingly wearable 43mm titanium case and bracelet, noting its lightness and comfort despite the size, with one source specifically mentioning a quick-adjustable extension. The watch offers 200m water resistance and features a Synchroline indicator. However, some owners note the titanium scratches easily and the bracelet can be difficult to size. The watch is priced at €4,500. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT highly for its purpose-focused pilot's watch design and innovative movement.

Spinnaker Dark Purple

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dark Purple's build quality and sharp aesthetics, with particular admiration for the stunning purple dial that shines in sunlight and the smooth, bidirectional rotating bezel operated by a crown. One owner notes that Spinnaker makes attractive purple dial watches but criticizes their large size. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dark Purple highly for its stunning dial and smooth bezel action.

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