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gaopa · 19 September 2010, 09:50 PM

I was wondering what the thoughts were here on the Rolex Forum of the Fortis watch. From what I can find, it is an old and reputable company.

While I like their marine watches a lot, the one that has caught my eye is the very simple looking Fortis Flieger. It has a 40 mm brushed case, a black leather strap and a clean look to it. Thoughts? Cheers, Bill P.

masterkiller · 21 September 2010, 05:11 AM

I dont have Fortis watch, but I have an Fortis tray :-)

/masterkiller

ParisDakarBmw · 21 September 2010, 05:19 AM

I've purchased, and sold atleast 20 Fortis watches. My best friend has a Flieger, and loves it. The B-42 marinemaster, and Chrono models are wonderful. That's what the Russian cosmonautes wear.

My only dislike on that model is the crown having sharp corners. It dug into the back of my hand. Other than that, they are made very well.

You can ALWAYS find them for a great price on timezone.com

I picked up a near mint B-42 Marine master for $650 last year. Another friend purchased it for the same price, and is very proud of it.

I also had one with a complete lume dial. You could cast a shadow in the dark it was so bright.

I would rate the brand at 95%

100% if the crown didn't rub a spot on my skin

gaopa · 22 September 2010, 11:54 AM

Thanks for the info. Paul. I did buy the one I was watching on the WUS sales forum. I am enjoying the look, feel and size of the watch. Cheers, Bill P.

Submarino · 26 September 2010, 12:50 AM

Great watches. The Flieger and the Marinemaster are my favorites.

WatchTimes · 26 September 2010, 01:51 AM

Solid watches.
Just not my personal taste but really a well made
watch which holds up well. My brother in law loves
his.

moby33 · 26 September 2010, 02:22 AM

You should check out the following Fortis thread. While I realize any watch company can produce a 'lemon' here & there, my one & only experience w/ Fortis years ago was just that. Specifically, check out post #3 to see what I'm talking about.

Good luck w/ yours...odds are you'll never have to deal w/ this nightmare (knock on wood). Cheers!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=42800

gaopa · 26 September 2010, 08:25 PM

Thanks for the link to the earlier thread, moby33. Sorry you had bad luck with yours. So far so good with mine. Cheers, Bill P.

vukotab · 30 September 2010, 09:54 PM

Very good watches, with design that resembles IWC pilot`s, and powered with reliable ETA movements. My friend have Spacematic Day Date (ETA 2836-2), and it`virtually indestructible watch!
If you like their design, you cannot go wrong with watch that officially equips Russsian cosmonauts!

19 September 2010, 09:50 PM	#1
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: .. Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	Thoughts on the Fortis watch please I was wondering what the thoughts were here on the Rolex Forum of the Fortis watch. From what I can find, it is an old and reputable company. While I like their marine watches a lot, the one that has caught my eye is the very simple looking Fortis Flieger. It has a 40 mm brushed case, a black leather strap and a clean look to it. Thoughts? Cheers, Bill P.

26 September 2010, 12:50 AM	#5
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Great watches. The Flieger and the Marinemaster are my favorites. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

26 September 2010, 01:51 AM	#6
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Solid watches. Just not my personal taste but really a well made watch which holds up well. My brother in law loves his. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

30 September 2010, 09:54 PM	#9
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Very good watches, with design that resembles IWC pilot`s, and powered with reliable ETA movements. My friend have Spacematic Day Date (ETA 2836-2), and it`virtually indestructible watch! If you like their design, you cannot go wrong with watch that officially equips Russsian cosmonauts! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

21 September 2010, 05:19 AM	#3
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	I've purchased, and sold atleast 20 Fortis watches. My best friend has a Flieger, and loves it. The B-42 marinemaster, and Chrono models are wonderful. That's what the Russian cosmonautes wear. My only dislike on that model is the crown having sharp corners. It dug into the back of my hand. Other than that, they are made very well. You can ALWAYS find them for a great price on timezone.com I picked up a near mint B-42 Marine master for $650 last year. Another friend purchased it for the same price, and is very proud of it. I also had one with a complete lume dial. You could cast a shadow in the dark it was so bright. I would rate the brand at 95% 100% if the crown didn't rub a spot on my skin

22 September 2010, 11:54 AM	#4
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: .. Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	Thanks for the info. Paul. I did buy the one I was watching on the WUS sales forum. I am enjoying the look, feel and size of the watch. Cheers, Bill P.

26 September 2010, 02:22 AM	#7
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	You should check out the following Fortis thread. While I realize any watch company can produce a 'lemon' here & there, my one & only experience w/ Fortis years ago was just that. Specifically, check out post #3 to see what I'm talking about. Good luck w/ yours...odds are you'll never have to deal w/ this nightmare (knock on wood). Cheers! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=42800

26 September 2010, 08:25 PM	#8
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: .. Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	Thanks for the link to the earlier thread, moby33. Sorry you had bad luck with yours. So far so good with mine. Cheers, Bill P.

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