I like the looks of the Jumping Hour Black, but I think that I prefer the semi-skeletonized version. Why? Well the black model has a steel hand that blends in with the dial a bit in the wrong light. Though theoretically the black dialed version is more pure and legible. On the other hand, the skeletonized dial uses a middle section of smoked glass that allows you to easily see the current hour in the window,  as well as the mechanics of the system. All of it is very viewable under the highly AR coated sapphire crystal. Fortis for the most part always tends to use really well AR coated crystals. Anyhow, the skeletonized version just feels a bit more interesting, celebrates the piece’s mechanical nature, is much more of a conversation starter. You also don’t have the same issue with the Black version with the hand blending in with the dial at times.

Through the rear of the watch you can see the decorated automatic Fortis caliber F-2024 movement. Few watches exist like the Jumping Hour that offer unique complications at this price point and are still built like well-made durable sport watches. Fortis will produce 500 pieces of each of the F-43 Jumping Hour watches at a price of about $4,000 each. fortis-watches.com