The independent
watch brand – FORTIS was founded by Walter Vogt in 1912. The company had
successfully implemented an automatic winding concept invented by John
Harwood into the production of automatic watches in 1926. Today, FORTIS
watch company mainly specializes in timepieces made specifically for the
aeronautic and space industries. It delivers superb quality, easily
distinguished styles and unparalleled reliability.
This brand new in unworn condition,
attractive with a strive to make a bold statement – Marinemaster
Chronograph model, which features chronograph and day / date functions.
The convenient day of the week and date apertures are located at 3:00
o'clock position. All stainless steel unidirectional rotating diver's
bezel is embellished with large ridges on its side for easier rotating
operation. The black insert is decorated with yellow tone markers and
diver's scale with yellow coloring. The stainless steel case of this
Marinemaster measures 42 mm in diameter. The solid case back is
protected by a screw on metal plate with engraved submarine decoration.
The legible black-colored dial is
decorated with printed yellow tone Arabic and luminous dots. The dial
is protected by an anti-reflective and anti-scratch sapphire crystal.
The sword-shaped hands are coated with luminous paint, Yellow tone
central chronograph second hand is decorated with luminous pointer.
Yellow rubber strap comes with convenient fold-over brushed stainless
steel clasp.
Standout features: Modern
and robust design; Classic chronograph layout, Uni-directional
easy-to-operate rotating diver's bezel; Day / Date functions
Details at a glance:
- Model Reference: 671.24.14.Si04
- Case Material: Stainless steel
- Case Dimensions: 42 mm
- Case Height: 16 mm
- Movement: Mechanical chronograph movement with automatic winding
- Caliber: ETA Valjoux Caliber7750, 25 Jewels, Power reserve is approximately 48 hours
- Complication(s) / Feature(s): Standard Time, Chronograph, Day / Date, Diver's bezel
- Dial: Black
- Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
- Winding Crown: Screw down
- Water-resistance: 200 m / 20 atm
- Band: Rubber strap
- Clasp: Folding clasp buckle
- Country of Origin: Switzerland
- Retail Value: $4,090.00
- Condition: Brand new, unworn
- Comments: Comes in original box with papers