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The Fortis in the air – The Flieger Automatic Chronograph
Two times awarded Fortis automatic Flieger Chronograph watch represents longevity, sustainability and economic compatibility in super-quality Swiss pack.
Although Fortis didn’t start its production as an aeronautical watchmaker, after many successful experiments in almost all fields, aeronautical timepieces and watches for aviation had become their focus, after the introduction of their Flieger collection in 1987.
It turns out as one of the most brilliant move for the Swiss company, which along with the most prestigious awards, has become the exclusive supplier for manned Russian’s space missions and worldwide military air operations.
After 20 years, The Flieger Chronograph Automatic wristwatch is still among the top sellers on the worldwide markets.
The 2004 European Aviation Watch of the Year
The aviation industry rapidly discovered the uniqueness of its concept and design, and the most significant model from the Fortis Flieger Classic collection was pronounced as the 2004 European Aviation Watch of the Year.
The Flieger Chronograph Automatic features the 40 mm case, covered on both side with anti-reflective sapphire crystal.
Solid built stainless steel case (slightly smaller than the B-42 range under Fortis) and ‘screwed in’ crown guarantees 100 meter of water-resistants. Watch comes either with the stainless steel bracelet with flip-lock clasp or with the leather strap.
The 2009 watch of the year
The automatic ETA Valjoux Caliber 7750 movement contains 25 jewels, that vibrate at 28,800 times per hour, and Incablock shock absorber.
Highly reliable movement equips great functionality – the chronograph, hour, minute, permanent small second and Tachymeter centre-stop-second. 30 minute counter is at 12 o’clock, 12 hour counter takes a 6 o’clock position; Day/Date indication is at 3 o’clock.
Black dial with luminous hands, hour markers and Arabic numerals makes this chronograph highly readable, even in extreme conditions. The stop-second-hand and the chrono function hands are orange.
For its classic design and lasting appeal, Fortis Flieger Chronograph was also awarded with the „Busse Longlife Designe Award“, as the 2009 watch of the year, which approves its suitability for both – civilian and army use.
Model with light brown leather strap looks very fine. I bought it yesterday and I can tell you that everybody ask me where did I find this watch……of course I tell everyone that I saw him on watchalyzer.com….and I’m really happy for that….thank you for your presentation of this watch…
When you compare two models of this watch, you`ll see that the model with a leather strap looks much better than the model with a steel bracelet. I`m a fan of watches with leather straps and this Fortis is very nice and it fits with my character and my stuff. The model with a brown leather is the best!
You have the point, Wallace, the model with a leather strap looks better than the model with steel, but I don`t agree with you in one thing – the brown leather strap model isn`t the best in the collection. My favorite is the model number 597.10.11, with black leather.
I don`t agree with you two guys. A stainless steel bracelet has always beena symbol for an elegant and prestige gentleman. It`s still like that. I didn`t say that models with leather straps aren’t nice, they are, but my choice will definitely be the model with a steel bracelet.
The model 597.11.11 looks very interesting and pretty decent. I like the movement on this watch. The caliber Valjoux 7750 is a very quality mechanism which is has been used for many years in Fortis company. That’s another great reason why any man should buy this nice watch. This is definitely one of the best watches from the Aviation collection.
This is one of the first Fortis watches on this site. I remember the moment when I visited this site for the first time. I saw this watch and I said to myself: “Leo, you must have this watch. Buy it now!Unfortunately, I didn’t have the money and I didn’t buy the watch, but I have it now and I ordered the model with a steel case and a black leather strap. I have finally fulfilled my dreams.
Congratulations on your choice, Leo. This is a lovely watch with many fine features. I had a Fortis watch 6 years ago. Those watches are very good and they have very quality mechanisms. This watch also has a very nice price.
Caros senhores
Tenho um Fortis Flieger Automatic Chronograph e estou a necessitar de uma correia em castanho como a da foto acima,em -20- MM de largura.Queria saber preço e se enviam a cobrança para Portugal.
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Jorge Vidal