Fortis Catalogue
Fortis Catalogue
Fortis Catalogue
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SPACE
12 Titan Black
14 Spacematic
AVIATION
24 F-43 Silver
28 B-43 Black
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37 Flieger Cockpit
38 Ladies Flieger
39 Ladies Square
MARITIME
45 B-42 Black/Yellow
47 B-42 Diver/White
EDITION
50 Frisson
54 Worldtimer
56 Jumping Hour
57 Mysterious Planets
58 Vintage
60 PC-7 Team
61 Phantom F-4F
AWARDS
HISTORY
1956
1988
1994
GCTC Space Diploma, issued by the Yu. A. Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center
1995
World height record in a MiG-25 PU, A. Garnaev Official Cosmonauts & Flieger Chronograph
2001
2002
World height record in a helicopter, Fred North B-42 Pilot Professional Chronograph
2004
1912
1926
Series production of the worlds first self-winding wristwatch, the legendary HARWOOD.
1987
1994
FORTIS Official Cosmonauts Chronograph becomes official watch of Russian Space Program.
1995
1998
Fortis produces the worlds first Automatic Chronograph with integrated, mechanical Alarm.
2002
2004
2008
2011
2012
100th anniversary- presentation of the worlds first FLIEGER Chronograph Alarm GMT Chronometer.
2014
Since 20 years in space and has therefore spent longer in zero gravity than any other watch brand,
2007 Golden Balance Wheel 2nd, Uhrenmagazin & Focus FLIEGER Chronograph Alarm Platin
2008
2010
Chrono Award 2nd, AUSTRIA trend & Format B-42 FLIEGER Black Chronograph Alarm
2013 CHRONO AWARD, Austria Premium Class F-43 FLIEGER Alarm GMT Certified Chronometer
SPACE
The fascination of space.
Our Official-Cosmonauts watches have been part of the
standard equipment of Russian cosmonauts since 1994.
Having flown over 100,000 orbits, Fortis has
most likely spent more time in space than any other
watch brand. As a sign of our expertise and constant
advancement, the Cosmonauts models bear the
national emblem of the Russian Federal Space Agency
on their solid casebacks.
FORTIS B-42
OFFICIAL COSMONAUTS
CHRONOGRAPH
638.10.11
42 mm case diameter
Steel case, titanium case or
titanium case PVD black
Water-resistant 20 bar
Sapphire crystal, with antireflective
coating on both sides
Pusher protection
Unidirectional turning bezel
Engraved with the logos of Russian
space authorities.
Automatic Swiss movement
OFFICIAL COSMONAUTS
CHRONOGRAPH in the ISS
DAY/DATE
DAY/DATE
CHRONOGRAPH
647.10.11. K
647.27.11. M
638.10.11. LC.01
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green afterglow
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TITAN BLACK
42 mm case diameter
Steel case, titanium case or
titanium case PVD black
Water-resistant 20 bar
Sapphire crystal, with antireflective
coating on both sides
Pusher protection
Unidirectional turning bezel
Engraved with the logos of Russian
space authorities.
Automatic Swiss movement
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DAY/DATE
CHRONOGRAPH
B-42 BLACK
B-42 BLACK
DAY/DATE
CHRONGRAPH
647.28.71. L.01
638.28.71. LC.01
647.28.81. K
647.28.13. Si.19
638.28.13. L.13
Limited Edition 2012 pcs.,
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blue afterglow
orange afterglow
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SPACEMATIC
40 mm case diameter
Steel case
Water-resistant 10 bar
Sapphire crystal
(optional sapphire crystal with
antireflective coating on both sides)
Automatic Swiss movement
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SPACEMATIC
SPACEMATIC
DAY/DATE
DAY/DATE
DAY/DATE
DAY/DATE
623.10.41. L.01
623.10.42. N.39
623.10.37. Si.10
623.10.38. Si.02
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SPACEMATIC
40 mm case diameter
Steel case
Water-resistant 10 bar
Sapphire crystal
(optional sapphire crystal with
antireflective coating on both sides)
Automatic Swiss movement
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SPACEMATIC BLACK-RED
SPACEMATIC WHITE-RED
DAY/DATE
DAY/DATE
DAY/DATE
DAY/DATE
623.10.51. Si.01
623.10.52. M
623.10.71. N.11
623.18.71. N.01
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AVIATION
Our highly precise watches, developed in collaboration
with aerospace specialist, feature perfect legibility,
robust elegance and perfect functionality.
Withstanding extreme pressure and limit-pushing acceleration, our Flieger and Pilot models are the standard
watches chosen and used by professionals.
The continuous improvement and upgrading of our
models is reflected in the unique profile and character
of the watches.
F-43 SILVER
43 mm case diameter
Highly polished steel case with
glass caseback
Water-resistant 20 bar
(Alarm version water-resistant 5 bar)
Sapphire crystal with antireflective
coating on both sides
Automatic Swiss movement
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F-43 FLIEGER
F-43 FLIEGER
F-43 FLIEGER
F-43 FLIEGER
BIG DAY/DATE
CHRONOGRAPH
CHRONOGRAPH ALARM
700.20.92. Si.05
701.20.92. M
702.20.92. LC.01
703.20.92. LC.05
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F-43 BLACK
43 mm case diameter
Steel case with glass caseback
Water-resistant 20 bar
(Alarm version water-resistant 5 bar)
Sapphire crystal with antireflective
coating on both sides
Automatic Swiss movement
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F-43 FLIEGER
F-43 FLIEGER
F-43 FLIEGER
F-43 FLIEGER
DAY/DATE
CHRONOGRAPH
CHRONOGRAPH ALARM
700.10.81. L.01
701.10.81. K
702.10.81. LC.01
703.10.11. LC.01
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42 mm case diameter
Steel case with glass caseback
Water-resistant 20 bar
Sapphire crystal with antireflective
coating on both sides
Automatic Swiss movement
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B-42 FLIEGER
CHRONOGRAPH ALARM
CHRONOGRAPH ALARM
DAY/DATE
CHRONOGRAPH
CHRONOGRAPH ALARM
657.10.11. L.16
636.22.11. M
655.18.81. L.01
656.18.81. K
657.18.11. LC.01
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FLIEGER CLASSIC 40 mm
40 mm case diameter
Steel case (optional glass caseback)
Water-resistant 20 bar (Chrono
ver-sion water-resistant 10 bar)
Sapphire crystal
(optional sapphire crystal with antireflective coating on both sides)
Pusher protection
Automatic Swiss movement
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FLIEGER
FLIEGER
FLIEGER
FLIEGER
PILOT PROFESSIONAL
DATE
CHRONOGRAPH
CHRONOGRAPH
CHRONOGRAPH
CHRONOGRAPH
595.11.41. L
597.11.11. L
597.20.71. M
597.20.92. LC.01
597.22.11. LC.01
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FLIEGER COCKPIT
FLIEGER COCKPIT
FLIEGER COCKPIT
FLIEGER COCKPIT
DATE
DATE
DATE
595.11.14. M
595.11.13. L.01
595.11.16. N.11
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LADIES SQUARE
LADIES FLIEGER
34 mm case diameter
Highly polished Steel case
Water-resistant 20 bar,
Mineral crystal
Automatic Swiss movement
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DATE
DATE
621.10.12. M
621.10.91. L.02
green afterglow
green afterglow
26 x 26 mm case dimension
Highly polished steel case
Water-resistant 5 bar
Sapphire crystal
Automatic Swiss movement
SQUARE SL
SQUARE SL
DATE
DATE
629.20.71. Si.01
629.20.72. M
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MARITIME
The Marinemaster models provide the best that a sports
watch has to offer guaranteed water resistance up
to 20 bar, a superior crown system, virtually unrivalled
time display clarity, and superluminova luminous
indicators. The Fortis Marinemaster Automatic was on
board during the Atlantic Rowing Race 2009 one of
the toughest Atlantic crossings.
42 mm case diameter
Steel case with submarine embossed
on caseback
Water-resistant 20 bar
Sapphire crystal with antireflective
coating on both sides
Pusher protection
Unidirectional turning bezel
Automatic Swiss movement
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B-42 BLACK/YELLOW
B-42 MARINEMASTER
B-42 MARINEMASTER
DAY/DATE
CHRONOGRAPH
DAY/DATE
CHRONOGRAPH
670.17.41. K
671.17.41. Si.20
670.24.14. M
671.24.14. M
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B42 DIVER/WHITE
42 mm case diameter
Steel Titanium case
Water-resistant 20 bar
Sapphire crystal with antireflective
coating on both sides
Pusher protection
Unidirectional turning bezel
Automatic Swiss movement
46
DAY/DATE
DAY/DATE
647.29.41. M
647.11.42. SI.02
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EDITIONS
Limited editions and sophisticated designs.
The various design awards won by Fortis editions speak
for themselves. Renowned artists and designers have
been involved in creating our watches. The clear,
unique design of our watches combines a breathtaking
appearance with unfailing functionality.
FRISSON
40 mm case diameter
Transparent mineral crystal with
frosted look, silicone strap
The dial and hands are visible
for a moment when the glass is
moistened.
Automatic Swiss movement
50
FRISSON
by Rolf Sachs
595.11.82. Si.29
Limited Edition 999 pcs.,
Rolf Sachs logo on the dial
51
47 mm case diameter
Water-resistant 20 bar
Sapphire crystal with antireflective
coating on both sides
Unidirectional turning bezel with
black rubber inlay
Dial in dark polycarbonate
Big day and date indication
Automatic Swiss movement
BIG STEEL
BIG BLACK
675.10.81. M
675.18.81. K
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WORLDTIMER
47 mm case diameter
Steel case high polished
Water-resistant 20 bar
Sapphire crystal with antireflective
coating on both sides
Time zone adjustable
Big date function with additional
Fortis module
Automatic Swiss movement
54
56
JUMPING HOUR
MYSTERIOUS PLANETS
43 mm case diameter
Steel case
Water-resistant 20 bar
Hour indication through jumping
hour disc with round dial opening
centre minute hand
Sapphire crystal with antireflective
coating on both sides
Automatic Swiss movement
47 mm case diameter
Steel case high polished
Water-resistant 20 bar
5 windows (representing the 5
planets closest to the sun)
Sapphire crystal with antireflective
coating on both sides
Unique hour indication with jumping
hour disc, time visible through
5 windows in the jumping disc.
Automatic Swiss movement
710.10.37. M
710.20.33. L.01
rhodanized hand
MYSTERIOUS PLANETS
MYSTERIOUS PLANETS
677.20.31. K
677.20.35. Si.05
hand dial
hand dial
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VINTAGE
40 mm case diameter
Brushed and polished steel case
Water-resistant 5 bar
Domed PMMA glass
Sub counters at 6 oclock and
9 oclock positions, permanent small
second at 3 oclock position
Automatic Swiss movement
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MARINEMASTER VINTAGE
MARINEMASTER VINTAGE
CHRONOGRAPH
CHRONOGRAPH
800.20.80. L.01
800.20.85. L.01
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PC-7 TEAM
42 mm case diameter
Steel case
Water-resistant 20 bar
Sapphire crystal with antireflective
coating on both sides
Pusher protection
Automatic Swiss movement
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PHANTOM F-4F
PC-7 TEAM
PC-7 TEAM
DAY/DATE
CHRONOGRAPH
647.10.91. M
638.10.91. L.01
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42 mm case diameter
Steel case with glass caseback
Water-resistant 20 bar
Sapphire crystal with antireflective
coating on both sides
Pusher protection
Automatic Swiss movement
PHANTOM F-4F
CHRONOGRAPH
635.10.91. LC.01
Limited Edition 175 pcs., only 175 units
available worldwide, Superluminova luminous colour in white, green afterglow
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GLOSSARY
AMPLITUDE
Expression for the maximum angle by which a
balance swings from its position of rest, measured as an angle in degrees. The accuracy of
a watch requires constant amplitudes. Oscillations are considered reasonable within the range
of 250 300.
ACCURACY
The rate of a watch can be affected by factors
such as the timepieces positions (e.g. vertical),
changes in temperature, magnetic fields, condensation, irregular winding, and the condition of
the movements lubrication. Despite influence by
the above mentioned occurrences, the mechanical watch remains very precise. A deviation of 20
seconds in a 24-hour period is considered normal and demonstrates an accuracy of 99.9768%.
AUTOMATIC WINDING
The automatic watch is primarily wound by the
movement of the wrist. The automatic watch
can also be wound using the crown. The mainspring cannot be over-wound.
AUTOMATIC WINDING MECHANISM
The movement of the wrist causes an oscillating weight to swing, winding the mainstream.
The worlds first automatic wristwatch in serial
production, the legendary HARWOOD, was
introduced by FORTIS in 1926.
BAR
Technically and in physics, bar stands for a unit
of pressure, corresponding to the SI system (SI =
abbr. for French: Systme international dunits).
The word bar derives from the Greek word bros, meaning heavy. One physical atmosphere
(normal pressure) corresponds to approx. one bar
(1 atm = 1.013250 bar). A water column of one
metre causes a pressure of about 0.1 bar (one
metre water column (mWC) approx. 0.1 bar).
A watch marked water-resistant to 100 m has
successfully passed the pressure test for 10 bar.
BEZEL
Revolving part of the watch case, which is adjustable in gaits of half a minute at FORTIS. A
bezel can revolve uni- or bidirectionally. Sports
watch bezels feature an ascending minute
scale and revolve counter-clockwise. A pilots
watch bezel rotates in both directions for the
rapid adjustment and perception of elapsed
time on the descending minute scale. A 24hour indication allows the setting of an additional time zone.
OFFICIAL CHRONOMETER TEST
(Contrle Officiel Suisse des Chronomtres)
The sought-after ratification certificates (bulletin
de marche) are only awarded when the watch
movement has undergone a strict, two-week
ratification test in various positions and temperatures. The award Official Chronometer confers on timepieces the accolade of belonging
to the finest art of watchmaking.
COMPLICATION
Watch movement with one or more additional
mechanisms such as repeaters, chimes, chronograph and alarm.
ESCAPEMENT
Mechanism fitted between the gear train and the
oscillating system.
ESCAPE WHEEL
Last wheel of gear train, turns the fastest.
GASKETS
The water-resistance of watches is guaranteed
by gaskets of varying materials. Over the
course of time, these succumb to natural wear
and tear. The rays of the sun, sweat, soap, and
bath additives make gaskets brittle or harden
them. It is recommended that a watchs waterresistance should be tested at least once a year.
GMT GREENWICH MEAN TIME
UTC COORDINATED UNIVERSAL TIME
The zero meridian, located in Greenwich, England, is used as the prime basis of standard world
time. Time shifts by one hour every 15 degrees
of longitude, increasing going east and decreasing going west, resulting in 24 time zones.
GOING BARREL
Closed box containing the mainspring.
HAND WINDING
A mechanical watch that the wearer needs to
wind by hand every day. The main spring is
wound by turning the crown. Daily winding guarantees even, precise functioning.
HIGH-GRADE STEEL
Rust-proof steel with extremely low susceptibility
to corrosion.
JEWELS
Synthetic jewels (rubies) are used as bearings
for the train wheels in order to reduce friction.
JEWEL / ENDSTONE
A synthetic ruby with the function of reducing
pivot friction. End stones are used for the balance staff and occasionally for the pallet and
escape wheel staffs.
LEATHER STRAP
A natural product with a limited lifespan. It can
be damaged by humidity, perspiration, chemicals and rubbing. When replacement of the
strap becomes necessary, the spring bar should
also be replaced.
MERIDIAN
The earth is divided into degrees of longitude
called meridians. Beginning at the zero meridian (GMT), there are 180 meridians to the east
and 180 meridians to the west.
METAL BRACELET
Regular cleaning with a brush under warm, running water prolongs the life of a bracelet. At
the same time, the screws on the sides of the
links should be checked and tightened if necessary. This also applies to the spring bar.
MINERAL CRYSTAL, HARDENED
A hardened crystal that is twice as scratch-resistant as an ordinary mineral crystal.
PALLET
The moving part of a movements escapement.
POWER RESERVE
The amount of energy a watch has from when
it is fully wound until it stops. An automatically
winding watch should have between 38 and
48 hours of power reserve.
PRESSURE RESISTANCE
Is the maximum amount of pressure per unit applied on a watch. It is usually expressed as
the physical force bar or the water depth in
metres. One metre of diving depth corresponds
to about 0.1 bar.
PUSHERS
These are mounted on the side of the watch case
and are used for operating various functions.
TACHYMETER
Used to measure speed by calculating the time
needed to travel a certain distance. For example, if one kilometre (1,000 metres) was covered
in 20 seconds, the tachometric scale shows a
speed of 180 km/h.
TITANIUM
A metal that is also an excellent material for
wristwatches due to its low weight and virtually non-existent allergic reaction risk. Titanium
quickly adjusts to the skin temperature of its wearer, making it especially comfortable to wear.
WATERRESISTANCE
Crown and pushers should not be operated under water in order to prevent water entering the
watch. Water-resistant with pushed-in/screw-in
crown only. Watches without screw-down crowns
and pushers should be checked regularly for
damage. An annual waterresistance test is recommended.
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