12.2.EN - FORTIS Swiss Watches

12.2.EN
© FORTIS / TOMAS MONKA / SKARP AGENT
ALL MODELS
Automatic, steel Ø 47 mm
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective
coating on both sides
Glass caseback
Water-resistant 200 m / 20 bar
Attachments
Steel bracelet
Leather strap black, dark brown
Black rubber
Silicone strap blue, white, orange
with folding clasp
Jupiter
Mercury
Sun
Earth
Venus
Mars
677.20.35 M
674.21.11 L01
Limited Edition
677.20.35 Si05
B-47 WORLD TIMER GMT
677.20.31 K
677.20.31 L01
2012 pieces each, individually numbered, design black or silver
Limited Edition
Improved new technology allows us to communicate
and transport simultaneously on all continents. More and more
it is essential to know a certain time in a certain place in our world.
The B-47 WORLD TIMER GMT with its specially engineered
FORTIS caliber F-2022 is the solution to enhance the functionality
of a traveler’s watch. Three different local times can be monitored
at once: The first by using the center hands, the second by the red
zero meridian on the rotating blue dial disc, which turns counterclockwise as it is the natural earth rotation. The third local time is
represented on the external bezel by the engraved capital names.
B-47 MYSTERIOUS PLANETS
500 pieces each, individually numbered, design black or blue
“The magic and blissful detachment from humdrum concerns appears simply neverending on contemplation of the miracle
of the infinite vastness of outer space. The stars and the planets are harbingers of hope on the horizon, heralding happiness
to come. Never reaching the end... heaven on earth.” - Karsten K. Krebs -
674.20.15 Si05
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This exciting watch with a jumping hour function was created in cooperation with Prof. Karsten K. Krebs.
“Mysterious Planets” is the name of this automatic specialty. The hour numerals jump up surprisingly in one of
the five dial windows which illustrate the planets and orbits of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars and Jupiter around the Sun.
The specially designed FORTIS caliber F-2024 is the driving force for the turning dial which displays always
a new look in the course of 12 hours.
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B-47
MONSTER
EXTREME
BIG
BLACK
STEEL
675.18.81 K
675.10.81 K
NAMES DO NOT
MATTER.
Limited Edition
B-47 BIG STEEL & BIG BLACK
2012 pieces each, individually numbered, steel or steel PVD black
Day and date are perfectly legible displayed in the eye-catching oversized format. The FORTIS caliber F-2016 is a
technical solution featuring a new big day / date indication. The day / date discs are visible through the tinted transparent
glass dial. The distinctive big indices are coated with black luminous material and the sapphire crystal with anti-reflective
coating on both sides reflects in blue. The wavelike jagged bezel with 60-minute scale is unidirectional adjustable
and a semicircular rubber inlay protects the case as well as the glass when accidentally hitting the watch.
Steel brushed or steel / PVD black Ø 47 mm
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Water-resistant 200 m / 20 bar
Attachments
Steel bracelet (only for BIG STEEL)
Leather strap black
Black rubber, silicone strap blue, white,
orange with folding clasp
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Awarded with the
GOOD DESIGN AWARD
Chicago Athenaeum Museum of
Architecture and Design
PHYSICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION
(PVD)
Is a vacuum deposition and is a general term
used to describe a method for the condensation
of a vaporized material onto various surfaces.
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630.14.92 Si02
56 Diamonds, Brilliant cut
630.10.92 M
630.10.11 L01
611.22.11 M
FIRST STEP INTO SPACE
OFFICIAL COSMONAUTS CHRONOGRAPH CLASSIC
The OFFICIAL COSMONAUTS CHRONOGRAPH received its orbital baptism of fire aboard the space station MIR.
For 20 years FORTIS automatic watches belong to the strictly defined cosmonauts‘ equipment.
Award-winning for the developmental work performed on automatic watches in space, the models of the FORTIS
Official Cosmonauts collection exclusively bear the logo of the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos)
and the Gagarin Cosmonauts Training Center, Star City on their solid casebacks.
ALL MODELS
Automatic, steel Ø 38 mm, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Caseback embossed with the emblems of the Russian space authorities, individually numbered
Water-resistant 200 m / 20 bar, several attachments
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© FSA ROSCOSMOS
B-42 OFFICIAL COSMONAUTS
Ten years after their first step into space and 23 manned
space missions later the B-42 OFFICIAL COSMONAUTS
as second generation of FORTIS watches premiered on
board the ISS in 2004.
The continuous presence on every manned space mission
since 1994 operated by Russia lead to a unique record for
FORTIS: 100.000 Earth orbits in 20 years.
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STAR OF THE BLUE PLANET
This Medal of Honor was presented to
FORTIS by the space agency ROSCOSMOS
for the commitment to the continuous
development of mechanical chronographs
for space travel. The B-42 Official Cosmonauts
Chronograph was captured in a film made
onboard the International Space Station
ISS. This clip is shown on the FORTIS
YouTube channel and got the ITVA Award.
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ALL MODELS
Automatic, steel Ø 42 mm
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective
coating on both sides
Caseback embossed with the emblems
of the Russian space authorities
Water-resistant 200 m / 20 bar
Several attachments
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B-42 BLACK
PLANET by G. WINNER
The continued belief in perfection guarantees an accomplished quality. By the same token, aesthetic appeal
and a strong sense of individuality represent a philosophy which ignores all fads to endure as a timeless statement.
Titaniu and black rubber - the materials of space, perfectly made. The PVD black finish is produced under vacuum
conditions.
Confronted with the task to design an
art watch inspired by outer space, Prof.
Gerd Winner came up with the idea of
his planet watch.
ALL MODELS
Automatic, titanium PVD black Ø 42 mm, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Caseback embossed with the emblems of the Russian space authorities, water-resistant 200 m / 20 bar
Attachments
Leather strap black, black rubber, silicone strap blue, white, orange, Mars 500 orange with folding clasp
Limited Art Edition
PLANET by G. Winner
300 pieces
638.28.17 K
The cosmic complexity with its energy
fields as part of our solar system,
consisting of planets and moons and
the sun as the central celestial body,
constitutes the main design feature.
At night the dial reveals a whole new
dimension to our eyes.
MISSION MARS 500
The correct timing of the MARS 500
mission, a pioneering space experiment
of FSA, ESA, DLR and the Chinese
space agency was guaranteed by the
mechanical timepieces of FORTIS as
part of their official equipment. In an
artificial spaceship habitat of 180 m² six
young men from different nations were
locked up to simulate a real flight to the
red planet, isolated, without sunlight or
fresh air, for the duration of 520 days.
Two special editions were issued to
commemorate this milestone in Mars
exploration.
Limited Edition
B-42 BLACK Mars 500
Day / Date
2012 pieces
647.28.13 Si19
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Limited Edition
B-42 BLACK Mars 500
Chronograph
500 pieces
638.28.13 L13
Limited Edition
B-42 BLACK BLACK
Day / Date
2012 pieces
647.28.81 K
B-42 BLACK
Day / Date
647.28.71 K
B-42 BLACK
Chronograph
638.28.71 K
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FLIEGER
The FLIEGER chronograph
automatic already premiered
by the end of the 80s and
marked the renaissance of
pilot watches. Being the winner of the “1st European
Aviation Watch Award”,
this FORTIS chronograph
with its characteristic 40 mm
case diameter and its automatic winding
movement became the first choice of international flight squadrons.
One specialty of this exclusive
Flieger chronograph edition, is
its contrast dial with distinguished
numerals, sub counters and the
skeleton hands clearly visible. The
case (Ø 40 mm) is partly polished
and brushed finished.
For female pilots or women who
appreciate the plain and straight
design of the Flieger automatic,
a lady model with a case diameter
of 34 mm is available, including
all the features FORTIS stands
for: Swiss automatic movements,
recognized and clear design,
as well as high functionality.
In addition to the steel bracelet,
several attachments like leather or
colored silicone and textile straps
allow and encourage individuality.
ALL MODELS
Automatic, steel Ø 40 mm
Sapphire crystal
Luminous hands and -indices
Water-resistant 100 m / 10 bar
Several attachments
The classic and timeless design concentrates on highest functionality and received
many international awards, for example the
“Long Life Design Award” for sustainability.
Limited Edition
Flieger
Chronograph
500 pieces
597.20.92 LC01
Limited Edition
Flieger
Chronograph
500 pieces
597.20.71 M
Flieger Lady
Automatic, Ø 34 mm
Mineral crystal
200 m / 20 bar
621.10.12 M
Flieger
Automatic
200 m / 20 bar
595.11.41 L01
Flieger
Chronograph
597.11.11 L01
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B-42 FLIEGER & PILOT PROFESSIONAL
ALL MODELS
Automatic, steel Ø 42 mm
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective
coating on both sides
Glass caseback
Individually numbered
Water-resistant 200 m / 20 bar
Several attachments
B-42 PILOT
PROFESSIONAL
Chronograph Alarm
636.22.11 M
B-42 FLIEGER
Chronograph
635.10.41 L01
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B-42 FLIEGER
Chronograph
635.10.71 L01
B-42 FLIEGER
Chronograph
635.10.72 Si02
Limited Edition
B-42 FLIEGER
Chronograph Alarm
Chronometer C.O.S.C.
300 pieces
657.10.11 L16
Limited Edition
B-42 FLIEGER BLACK
Day/Date
2012 pieces
655.18.81 L01
Limited Edition
B-42 FLIEGER
BLACK COCKPIT GMT
2012 pieces
Steel / PVD black
Luminous dial and hands
672.18.11 K
Limited Edition
B-42 FLIEGER BLACK
Chronograph
2012 pieces
656.18.81 K
Limited Edition
B-42 FLIEGER BLACK
Chronograph Alarm
Chronometer C.O.S.C.
500 pieces
657.18.11 LC01
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Alarm scale
The world ’s firsT
alarm
Automatic chronograph
The F-43 Flieger line shows a sharp profile and is the result of decades of consequent model upgrading. Starting with a classical, elegant
3-hand automatic with big day and big date indication, followed by the chronograph and the patented chronograph alarm chronometer C.O.S.C.,
the centennial is crowned by a technically demanding and unique F-43 FLIEGER Chronograph Alarm GMT Chronometer C.O.S.C.:
The complex FORTIS caliber F-2012. This mechanical masterpiece consisting of more than 500 parts incorporates the patented automatic
chronograph alarm with two spring barrels and two power reserve indications, one for the alarm and one for the movement. Additionally,
a 2nd time zone UTC / GMT is visible in a window at position 12 h and an AM / PM indication visualizes the time from 0 – 12 h / 12 – 24 h.
GMT Limited Edition
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Chronograph
30-minute counter
Setting
2nd time zone
Permanent
Small second
Alarm
On / Off
Power
Reserve
Alarm
Chronograph
12-hour counter
UTC / GMT time
AM / PM
Indicator
Chronograph
Start / Stop
Alarm hand
Chronograph
Reset
Power
Reserve
Movement
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Limited Edition
F-43 FLIEGER
Automatic, steel Ø 43 mm
Sapphire crystal with
anti-reflective coating
on both sides
Glass caseback
Water-resistant
200 m / 20 bar
Several
attachments
Big Day / Date
2012 pieces
700.20.92 Si05
Chronograph
2012 pieces
701.20.92 M
Chronograph Alarm
Chronometer C.O.S.C.
300 pieces
702.20.92 L16
Chronograph Alarm GMT
Chronometer C.O.S.C.
100 pieces
50 m / 5 bar
703.20.92 LC05
What‘s special about the „Silver Line“:
The fine finished highly polished steel case and the special relief dial are the main characteristics.
A multi-step process is necessary to produce the silver opaline relief dial with its embossed
and dyed numerals, indices and luminous skeleton hands which harmoniously fit into the ensemble.
What‘s special about the „Black Label“:
FORTIS corporate style is expressed in its genomic imprinting
and contains all of the traits of a perfect timekeeper with the qualities of a classic.
The black contrast dial with relief structur provides perfect legibility and
the brushed steel case grants a slightly elegant touch.
Big Day / Date
2012 pieces
700.10.81 L01
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Chronograph
2012 pieces
701.10.81 K
Chronograph Alarm
Chronometer C.O.S.C.
300 pieces
702.10.81 L16
Chronograph Alarm GMT
Chronometer C.O.S.C.
100 pieces
50 m / 5 bar
703.10.81 LC01
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© FORTIS / PC-7 TEAM
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A cult watch. Diameter 47 mm. Developed to pilots’
specifications to provide all typical flight parametres.
Comfortable and highly exact Swiss micro-mechanics in
perfect symbiosis with the classical slide-rule function.
This modern classic offers three time zones, a countdown
function and country specific conversion scales.
The caseback reveals a temperature scale in Celsius
and Fahrenheit as well as the individual watch identity
number. A Swiss watchmaker was the first to discover the
relationship of numbers and the way to control them as
logarithms. Jost Bürgi, born in 1552 in the Swiss canton
St. Gallen, laid the foundations of the arithmetic system for the
slide-rule which became a must and the basic tool for every
engineer, architect and various other technical occupations.
Limited Edition, 2012 pieces, automatic, steel Ø 47 mm
Bi-directional turning bezel, sapphire crystal with
anti-reflective coating on both sides, slide-rule function
through inner bezel, 3 time zones, individually numbered
Water-resistant 200 m / 20 bar, several attachments
669.10.31 L16
669.10.31 M
669.10.31 Si02
669.10.31 Si20
669.10.31 K
B-47 CALCULATOR GMT
3 time zones
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black rubber bracelet, which keeps the
watch grounded safely on the wrist.
The characteristics of the new styled
bracelet result in an ergonomically and
comfortable shape.
The highly polished steel case reflects and
the special new bracelet, developed only
for this watch, protectively surrounds the
operation devices crown and pushers.
The sapphire crystal is anti-reflective
on both sides to guarantee an excellent
legibility. The aesthetic clear-cut design
is repeated in all functional elements of
the watch and stands for its distinctive
character and grants a high recognition
value of this limited edition.
ALL MODELS
Limited Edition, 2012 pieces
Chronograph automatic
Highly polished steel Ø 43 mm
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective
coating on both sides
Water-resistant 100 m / 10 bar
In-case integrated rubber strap black
or silicon strap white with folding clasp
661.20.32 Si02
661.20.32 K
661.20.31 K
Already today, futurologists define the
automobile future of the 3rd millennium.
A result of these visions poured in form
is the FORTIS SPACELEADER Chronograph
by VOLKSWAGEN DESIGN.
In cooperation with a team consisting of the
most creative heads at Volkswagen Design
a contemporary chronograph equipped
with a premium Swiss automatic
movement and the forward-looking
name SPACELEADER was developed.
The micro mechanical high precision
movement is securely embedded in the
These international awards for excellent
design represent a confirmation for the
courage to create an unusual futureoriented timepiece.
Awarded with the
GOOD DESIGN AWARD
Chicago Athenaeum Museum of
Architecture and Design
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B-42 STRATOLINER CHRONOGRAPH
One of the most interesting vintage FORTIS chronometers was branded
„Stratoliner“ and had its premiere at the beginning of the space age in the
early 60s. The spirit of the 21. century is represented by four contemporary
STRATOLINER chronographs. The three-part bi-color case in combination
with the characteristic skeleton hands and the contrast dial compose an
exceptional harmonious view. A glass caseback allows the inside view.
The inner values are based on the perfect Swiss Valjoux chronograph
movement with fine timing device and robust Incabloc shock absorber.
LIMITED EDITION
100 pieces RosEgold 18 kt steel / PVD black
2012 pieces BLACK PVD steel / PVD black
All models
Chronograph automatic, Ø 42 mm
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Glass caseback, water-resistant 200 m / 20 bar, several attachments
Limited Edition
ROSEGOLD 18 KT
100 pieces
665.13.19 LC01
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Limited Edition
BLACK PVD
2012 pieces
665.12.71 L01
White
665.10.12 Si02
Black
665.10.11 M
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© Espiral do Tempo / Nuno Correia
Day / Date
670.10.41 K
Chronograph
671.10.41 K
B-42 MARINEMASTER
Limited Edition
Chronograph Alarm
Chronometer C.O.S.C.
300 pieces
673.10.41 Si20
The first Marinemaster watches were already
worldwide distributed in the 1940s. Today
the collection fulfils all requirements of
professional sports watches. The broad fluted
turning bezel is the most recognizable trait.
The FORTIS crown system improves latest
Swiss technology to enjoy the comfort of waterresistance‚ similar to when the crown is tightly
screwed-down. It has successfully passed
extreme tests in vacuum and under specially
pressurized conditions, in fresh water as well as
saltwater.
WHITE Day / Date
647.11.42 Si02
Blue afterglow
effect in darkness
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Security folding clasp
with diver’s extension
All models
Automatic, steel Ø 42 mm
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Screw-down caseback
Water-resistant 200 m / 20 bar
Alarm models with glass caseback
Models with black dial embossed with historic
FORTIS submarine motive, several attachments
Limited Edition
B-42 DIVER
Chronograph Alarm
Chronometer C.O.S.C.
300 pieces
641.10.92 Si05
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Special Artist Edition
Exclusively equipped
52 pieces worldwide
Metal case (35 x 28 x 10 cm)
with integrated TFT Display
and digital artist‘s
catalogue (360 pages)
Leaflet, 36 pages
Certificate with
artist‘s signature
Additional leather strap
ANDORA
Emotions
by Andora
Limited edition
100 pieces
Chronograph automatic
Titanium case Ø 42 mm
Specially designed dial,
turning bezel, bracelet
and caseback
Sapphire crystal
anti-reflective
on both sides
Dial silver opaline with
luminous elements
Skeleton hour and
minute hand with
luminous material
Permanent small second
as rotating earth disc
Rubber coated crown
and pushers
Titanium bracelet with
security clasp
and extension
Water-resistant
200 m / 20 bar
© R.design
659.27.91 S
623.22.15 Si02
623.22.15 Si17
623.22.15 M
MATTERN
“Our time is characterized by technology that dominates our lives with complexity,
helpful in many fields of work, manipulating in the media, monitoring in surveillance
systems and deadly in weapon development.“ - Michael Mattern As an artist who transforms these facts into contemporary images Mattern since
1989 uses technical shapes and functional logics. This does not concern the
exterior, the visible form of the technological subject, it‘s the inner incurrence
process that produces the basis he works from. This is how he extends the
constructivism of contemporary shapes.
Limited Art Edition, 2012 pieces, individually numbered, automatic, steel Ø 40 mm
Sapphire crystal, screw-down crown, water-resistant 200 m / 20 bar, several attachments
659.27.91 S
659.27.91 M
623.22.15 Si04
ART EDITIONS
FRISSON by ROLF SACHS
In cooperation with the designer Rolf Sachs another very
unusual automatic watch is presented, right in time for the
100th anniversary of FORTIS in 2012. Already the name
‘Frisson’ (French: chill, shiver) implies cool distance, enhanced
by the chosen materials: Brushed steel case, transparent
silicone strap with folding clasp and luminous hour and
minute hands. A very unusual watch requiring a handson experience. The mineral crystal has a special finish,
which allows only a dimly vision of the dial and hands, like
covered with a veil. A literally breathtaking watch.
595.11.82 Si29
Limited Art Edition, 999 pieces
Automatic, steel Ø 40 mm, mineral crystal with special finish
Water-resistant 200 m / 20 bar
Silicone strap transparent with folding clasp
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623.22.41 N11
623.22.42 N39
623.22.41 N01
SPACEMATIC DAY / DATE
Since the beginning of the space age in the 1960s the Spacematic represents distinctive models with individual design
& robustness. On the occasion of the centennial the recent collection was issued. Inside the cylindrical case, a highly precise
Swiss automatic movement with bilingual day / date indication and center stop second is setting the pace. The white hands, numbers
and indices of the black model create a green after glow in diffuse light and thus guarantee perfect legibility.
The dial of the white model is completely coated with luminous material and gives a blue afterglow in the darkness.
BOTH MODELS
Limited Edition, 2012 pieces each, automatic, steel Ø 40 mm, sapphire crystal
Screw-down caseback, water-resistant 200 m / 20 bar, several attachments
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SQUARE
CHRONOGRAPH
The concept of the Square watch
results from a partnership with Swiss
International Air Lines.
The result is a square watch with the size
of 38 x 38 mm. The glass window in the
caseback, mounted with four screws,
allows the view inside the reliable Valjoux
chronograph movement.
Chronograph automatic, steel 38 x 38 mm
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective
coating on both sides
Water-resistant 100 m / 10 bar
Attachments
Leather strap dark brown or white
Steel bracelet with security folding clasp
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667.10.72 L02
667.10.71 L16
667.10.41 M
629.20.71 L41
629.20.71 Si01
The design of the SQUARE SL offers
an ideal basis for sporty yet elegant
variations. Featuring a highly polished
stainless steel bracelet with a butterfly
folding clasp, a skin-friendly silicone
strap, a Louisiana croco leather strap
or an exotic leather strap.
A sapphire crystal protects the watch.
The characteristic hour markers subtly
underscore the simple and clean
design of this elegant FORTIS ladies’
watch, which is equipped with a precise
Swiss automatic movement.
Automatic, steel 26 x 26 mm
Sapphire crystal
Water-resistant 50 m / 5 bar
Several attachments
629.20.72 M
SQUARE SL
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THE WORLD‘S FIRST AUTOMATIC WRIST WATCH
The Harwood story starts at the
beginning of the 20th century in
a small watchmaker’s workshop
on the Isle of Man in the UK.
Synonymous with the historical
development of watches is the
name John Harwood as the
history of the first automatic
wristwatch is his story.
He had experienced the shortcomings of the wristwatches
available at that time. As an
experienced watchmaker John
Harwood knew that problems such as dust and moisture were
the most common factors in the watch movement repairs he
encountered. He had the vision of a new type of a reliable wristwatch
without the opening for the winding stem, which he identified as the
point of failure. For this reason, Harwood paid particular attention to
the development of a different winding and hand setting mechanism,
which needed to be located inside the watch. After observing
children playing on a seesaw, he began to envision the basics of his
self-winding mechanism.
The fluted turning bezel,
the missing crown
and the dial window
at position 6 h
are the unmistakable
characteristics of this classic.
Steel Ø 35 mm
466.10.1 L01
Sterling silver Ø 35 mm
501.41.92 L01
Gold 18 kt Ø 35 mm
503.50.1 L01
Limited Edition LOUIS REGUIN
100 pieces
Steel Ø 39 mm
517.10 LR L01
25 pieces
Platinum Ø 39 mm
517.70 LR L01
The British journalist Lady Drummond-Hay attended the first trip
of a zeppelin around the world in 1929.
On her wrist: The Harwood automatic.
“THE PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER”
November 15, 1929
The enamel dial of this exclusive limited edition is traditionally
manufactured and decorated with an original historic motive from
the famous Swiss miniature painter Louis Reguin (1872-1948).
Eye-catching in the watch center is a floating pair of angels while
the elegant steel blue hands describe the process of hours, minutes
and seconds in a corona at the outer dial. Limited to 100 pieces
in steel, this anniversary edition is a reminder of the high art and
tradition relating to crafts of the miniature painting, which only few
contemporary artists perform. A rare piece for all watch collectors
and connoisseurs.
Steel Ø 39 mm
516.10.11 L01
Platinum Ø 39 mm
Limited Edition
100 pieces
516.70.11 L01
Steel Ø 35 mm
500.10.11 L01
Sterling silver Ø 35 mm
Limited Edition
700 pieces
501.41.11 L01
FORTIS founder Walter Vogt was a visionary man and realized the
potential of John Harwood’s invention. He gave birth to the first
self-winding wristwatch in a series production. During the world
watch fair in Basel in 1926, FORTIS presented the Harwood to an
excited international audience. On the occasion of the centennial
and in remembrance of this brilliant achievement the Harwood
Watch Company Switzerland provides a selection of this absolutely
unique classics as a homage to its contributor and to celebrate this
highlight in the history of watch making.
ALL MODELS
Automatic, highly polished steel
Domed sapphire crystal
Sapphire glass caseback
Individually numbered
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Attachments
Steel bracelet
Leather strap black, dark brown
Steel Ø 39 mm
516.10.15 M
Steel Ø 35 mm
500.10.15 M
Platinum Ø 39 mm
Limited Edition
100 pieces
516.70.15 L01
Sterling silver Ø 35 mm
Limited Edition
700 pieces
501.41.12 L01
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1912
The watch factory was established in Grenchen,
Switzerland by Walter Vogt.
1926
Series production of the world‘s first selfwinding wristwatch, the legendary HARWOOD.
1995
The world height record - 100‘000 feet.
Alexander Garnaev & Alexandre Paringaux flew a
non-experimentally modified MIG-25 PU doubleseater aircraft wearing the FORTIS Chronographs.
1937
On the occasion of the company‘s 25th
anniversary FORTIS manufactured its first
chronographs.
1997
The OFFICIAL COSMONAUTS CHRONOGRAPH
was chosen to be the official watch of the
German-Russian space mission MIR 97.
1943
FORTIS was among the range of Swiss watch
brands with high technical expertise. Alongside
the production of the most precise mechanical
chronographs, FORTIS showed its excellence in
presenting their first water-resistant automatic
wristwatches.
1998
The world‘s first Automatic Chronograph with
integrated mechanical Alarm. World novelty.
Patent EP 0806712.
2001
“Star of the Blue Planet”
FORTIS received this medal of honour from the
Russian Space Agency ROSCOSMOS (former
Rosaviakosmos), for their commitment to the
continuous development of mechanical chronographs for aviation and space travel.
“GTS” Global Transmission Services
The first experiment on board the International
Space Station (ISS) was to test the global
synchronization of wristwatches from space.
Deeply involved in the world of aviation and
space, FORTIS took part in the development
of a new radio-controlled signal in cooperation
with the European Space Agency (ESA), the
German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the
DaimlerChrysler research department.
2002
World height record of 12,954 metres for
helicopters, set by French pilot Fred North with
his AS-350B helicopter “ECUREUIL”. Along
for the ride: B-42 PILOT PROFESSIONAL
CHRONOGRAPH.
2004
Winner of the “1st European Aviation Watch
Award”: FORTIS FLIEGER CHRONOGRAPH.
Exactly ten years after the first official flight
FORTIS is reconfirmed as the exclusive
supplier of manned space missions authorized
by the Federal Space Agency, ROSCOSMOS.
The new B-42 OFFICIAL COSMONAUTS
CHRONOGRAPH floating in weightlessness on
board the ISS.
2007
L0
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2001
0.2
0.8
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1987
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The company‘s 75th anniversary.
FORTIS sets a trend with its re-edition of the
FLIEGER Automatic collection.
1994
After endurance tests streching the bounds of
physics, the Star City Cosmonaut Training Center
chose the FORTIS OFFICIAL COSMONAUTS
CHRONOGRAPH as part of their official
cosmonauts equipment.
Limited Edition
VINTAGE MARINEMASTER
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Chronograph automatic
Steel Ø 40 mm
highly polished
and brushed
Domed PMMA crystal
with special coating
Glass caseback
Water-resistant 50 m / 5 bar
Several attachments
2008
Successful world premiere of the GTS signal
reception during the Hanover Fair‘s (HMI)
special exhibition, SpaceTransfer08.
2011
800.20.85 L01
Mechanical FORTIS watches branded “Marinemaster”
were distributed worldwide during the past decades,
reflecting the design statements through times.
As a tribute to one of the most exciting ranges
and reverence to the early days, one of
the centennial highlights is the re-edition
of the Marinemaster chronograph from the 1970s.
Remarkable design and a state-of-the-art in
technology guarantee the unmistakable character
of both edition models, coming in a limited edition
of 500 pieces per execution.
No. 1 International Watch Award.
The
FORTIS
OFFICIAL
COSMONAUTS
CHRONOGRAPH won the Grand Prix of the
watch magazine “BEGIN” in the category for
space watches in Japan.
The 95th anniversary edition FLIEGER
CHRONOGRAPH ALARM PLATINUM was
awarded in “The World‘s Best Watches Golden Balance Wheel” reader‘s choice of
“FOCUS” news magazine and “Uhren
Magazin” in the category up to 25,000 Euro.
To planet Mars with FORTIS. To simulate a space
mission to MARS, six crew members have spent
520 days in the closed circuit of the space lab
Mars 500.
The crew of the space mission “EUROMIR 94”
was the first to be presented the OFFICIAL
COSMONAUTS SET. The watches from these
sets became the world‘s first automatic
chronographs ever tested in open space outside the space station.
2012 - 100 YEARS FORTIS
Presentation of the world novelty :
F-43 Flieger Chronograph Alarm GMT
Chronometer C.O.S.C. FORTIS caliber F-2012.
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© 2012 FORTIS Watches Ltd., CH-Grenchen. All models are legally protected. Changes of models reserved. The valid operation instructions form the basis for the proper use of the watches.
1970-2012
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