Fortis B42 "Flieger" Automatic

Founded in 1912 in Switzerland, Fortis has a rich history. It's earliest movements were built by James Harwood, inventor of the self-winding automatic wristwatch. Like Omega, Fortis watches have also seen service in space. They bear the honor of being the first watch ever worn during an EVA (extra-vehicular activity) outside of a spacecraft. They are the exclusive supplier for the Russian Federal Space Agency.

This model 597.11.141 is referred to as a "Flieger chronograph", a modern version of vintage pilot watches. These feature a robust, tool like design with high visibility dials and generous lume. Fortis has a history of flight watches having supplied military watches to Germany, Switzerland, Greece, and Hungary.
This watch has been serviced by our watch maker “ including a movement regulation, water test and case and bracelet restoration. We provide a 1 year warranty on the movement. It comes with Case, Box and instructions.

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Feel confident buying from Premier, we offer a 30 day warranty on most item some exceptions do apply.

**Please note, Premier does not offer a warranty on sale priced items, however staff would be happy to demonstrate the item before you buy.**

INV #: 5673-1
Model #:Fortis B42 "Flieger"Automatic Chronograph