During the Second World War, aviation reshaped the course of warfare. From logistics to combat, pilots required a level of precision. The standard set by pilot watches of that era became the backbone of the Flieger watch. From its UW-51 automatic chronograph movement to a bi-directional bezel with a 12-hour scale, the Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax stays true to the standards of a pilot’s watch by offering the level of precision those timepieces are renowned for.
A 43mm case encapsulates a bicompax dial with enhanced readability. The Berlac Fluor Orange of the minutes counter anchored at 3 o’clock puts a focus on the chronograph feature without any extraneous components that take away from it. The readability of the dial and functionality of the watch are furthered by the Synchroline calibrating unity, Brixtrack, and 12-hour directional bezel. A steel bracelet with a slide-clasp uses the same material as the case to complete the look of the pilot watch, along with the options for a leather strap that accentuates the black opalin dial.