Fortis

F-43 Bicompax Original

Reference Number :

F4240005

Series : Flieger

Retail: $3,200

(As of: 03/2025)

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Quick TakeThe Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax is a tool watch ready for any adventure. This is no fragile instrument. The robust, recycled stainless-steel 43mm case with a high quality leather strap make this a powerhouse. The F-43 can withstand the extremes. That Superluminova®X1 on the dial practically screams visibility, cutting through the dark like a beacon. Its automatic movement is accurate and reliable. The Flieger F-43 Bicompax is all about precision and function, a trusty companion for those who demand performance. This watch isn't just telling time; it’s making a statement: "Bring it on." The chronograph feature is a pilot's co-pilot, and the subtle color splashes deliver a nice modern twist to a classic layout. It is built for the skies, or for the street.

DescriptionThe Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax, designated by reference number F4240005, represents a meticulously engineered timepiece constructed with a focus on durability and legibility. Its case, measuring 43mm in diameter and fabricated from recycled stainless steel, exhibits a substantial presence with a lug-to-lug measurement extending to 54mm. The overall height of the watch case reaches 15.5mm. A screw-down crown, incorporating a triple gasket system, alongside performance FKM gaskets, contributes to an impressive water resistance rating of 200 meters (600 feet, 20 atmospheres). The watch head, absent the strap, registers a weight of 118 grams, which conveys a robust build. Sapphire crystal, treated with an anti-reflective coating on both inner and outer surfaces, protects the dial and enhances visibility under diverse lighting conditions.

Turning our attention to the dial, we find a matte black surface providing a high-contrast backdrop for the timekeeping indicators. An applied, circular brushed "Brixtrack®" features prominently, with individual "Brix" markers composed of Superluminova®X1, a luminescent material exhibiting a green glow for optimal low-light readability. The "Synchroline®" is presented in Berlac Fluor Orange. The hour and minute hands are finished in black metallic and generously filled with Pilot Green Superluminova®X1, ensuring clear time indication. The sweep second hand stands in bright contrast to the black dial. The subdial, or "counter," hands, are made in white metalic for better readability. The watch is powered by the automatic performance Calibre UW-51, a movement that provides a power reserve of 48 hours when fully wound. This calibre includes a chronograph complication for measuring elapsed time intervals, along with a date function. The movement is carefully regulated. Protecting the inner workings on the back is a stainless steel case back, which also boasts "Ultra-Engraving".

GenderMen

SignaturesFortis

Country of OriginSwitzerland

Case Size43 mm

MovementAutomatic

CaliberUW-51

FunctionsChronograph, Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date

Power Reserve48 Hours

Case MaterialsStainless Steel

Bezel MaterialsStainless Steel

Lug MaterialsStainless Steel

Case BackSolid