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Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMTvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT
FortisFlieger F-43 Triple-GMT
MSRP $4,840
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT43mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT56h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT200m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT$4,840
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Original
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,840
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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