Fortis

Fortis Watches are quiet literally designed to go into space. This professional Space Watches are not sold over the Internet, but by authorized Fortis Watch Dealers. Their Company Website warns as strongly that any Internet site claiming to be an authorized Dealer may only deal with clever replicas and will not be honored by their Warranty.

The Fortis Watches came into existence in a Grenchen Switzerland in 1912. Perhaps, they may be counted as one of the younger generations of Watch Makers; however their Watches are geared more towards the Space Age.

In 2004 the won the 1st European Watch Award for their Forties Flieger (Flyer) Chronograph – The Original. A great achievement and honor which was well deserved.

The Fortis Watch Bands vary from stainless steel to black leather strap. If you are looking for a deal you may get lucky and find a Fortis watch discount with the Fortis Cosmonaut Chrono rumored to be on close out in some of the authorized Dealerships. If you Google Fortis Watches, it will bring you to their Homepage. Click on their Dealers link to find an authorized dealer in your Area.

As for finding a Fortis Vintage Watch, these Watches are geared towards certain service to the Nation oriented Persons; they have great pride attached to them. Meaning that even if there are still Vintage Fortis Watches around, you will more and likely not find them on the open Market. Perhaps you could try an antique shop or a shop for hard to find items. However, again be sure that the Watch is authentic Fortis. And expect to pay for the privilege of owning such a fine time piece.

If you are a distribution center and are looking to add their fine high quality professional Watches to your list of Products, you may be in luck. They are constantly expanding their Network. A little birdie told me that they are looking for Distribution in the United Kingdom. If you are from the United Kingdom and are interested in Fortis Watches and their entire line of fine Fortis Watches you can contact them via email. Email any questions about distributing Fortis Watches to: e.barkhausen@fortis-watch.com

How about a Limited Edition Piece? Only 300 FORTIS B-42 CHRONOGRAPH ALARM CHRONOMETER C.O.S.C.* were manufactured and they are the newest line. Check them out before they are all sold out. This would make a great present for a Military minded individual.

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