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Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMTvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH

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Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT
FortisFlieger F-43 Triple-GMT
MSRP $4,840
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $3,800

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT43mm
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH44mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT56h
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH66h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT200m
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH30m
MSRP
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT$4,840
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH$3,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.8mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Original
Blue
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
L688.5
Power Reserve
56h
66h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o'clock and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,840
$3,800

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH for its classic styling and excellent fit and finish. The dial is described as mesmerizing and legible, balancing class and complexity, contributing to comfortable wearability. One owner finds the column wheel chronograph and moon phase complication a good value around $2k, though notes the case finishing can appear homogenous and the chronograph hour counter sometimes does not reset perfectly. A specific variant's 3 bar water resistance is noted as a limitation, restricting it to less demanding environments. One owner identified the movement as a Valjoux 7751. Overall, owners rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH highly for its attractive dial and value proposition, despite minor finishing and water resistance caveats.

From video reviewers

The polished steel case finishing and the elegant dial with Roman numerals and complications are praised. The bracelet's perceived lack of solid links and the overall high polish of the case were noted as potential drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the value proposition compared to other chronographs in the market.

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