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Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMTvsTudor Pelagos Ultra

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Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT
FortisFlieger F-43 Triple-GMT
MSRP $4,840
Pelagos Ultra
TudorPelagos Ultra
MSRP $6,900

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT43mm
Pelagos Ultra40mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT56h
Pelagos Ultra65h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT200m
Pelagos Ultra1,000m
MSRP
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT$4,840
Pelagos Ultra$6,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Water Resistance
200m
1000m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Original
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
MT5612-U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
65h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,840
$6,900

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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.

Tudor Pelagos Ultra

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is praised for its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified Calibre MT5612-U movement, and fully lumed dial and bezel. Reviewers highlight its titanium case and self-adjusting clasp as key features. The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is slightly larger at 43mm than some other models in the line but wears comfortably. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos Ultra highly for its technical specifications and comfortable wearability as a flagship dive watch.

From video reviewers

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra's all-titanium construction provides a lightweight and durable case. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the helium release valve is a notable feature or a drawback for a more streamlined design.

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