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blackmsport · 18 March 2010, 09:04 AM

I am closed to buying a Fortis B42 Flieger Chronograph watch

Has anyone got good / bad experience with the brand ???

Thanks

Linh

Psmith · 18 March 2010, 05:21 PM

I've had a few of 'em - good value tool watches, some cool designs. Reasonable resale (YMMV) but push hard for a discount if buying new.

B-42 models are the ones to go for

Cheers

CoopJr · 19 March 2010, 03:27 AM

I had a Fortis once. Nice watch mechanically but the leather strap fell apart. Sold the head, deployment buckle and box on ebay. First and last.

Solar · 19 March 2010, 05:14 AM

I had a B-42 that I later sold to help finance my GMTII. I always felt that Fortis is under rated and less well known than it should be. Personally, I thought the B42 Marinemaster was a great watch and would recommend it to anyone.

Psmith · 19 March 2010, 11:28 AM

The metal bracelets are nice (double screws per link) but the OEM leather straps are poor imho. 'Standard practice' is to replace with a nice Toshi strap

Cheers

blackmsport · 19 March 2010, 02:43 PM

thanks

Not sure if I'd buy a brand new B42 Flieger Chrono for $1300 (AUD) or save up some more for a second hand 16610

Psmith · 19 March 2010, 06:59 PM

If you go for the Fortis, aim for 30% off MRSP

Perhaps post some pics, and the ref, of the exact model you have in mind?

Cheers

Psmith · 22 March 2010, 09:35 PM

This is the last Fortis I had (since sold to a friend)
B-42 Flieger day-date, on a Toshi strap...

Cheers

blackmsport · 23 March 2010, 05:39 PM

I've been offered to buy one like this BNIB for $1000 AUD about $920USD

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...rt=0&rid=94050

or this limited edition for $1250 AUD

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FORTIS-FLGIHT...item4a9f9230da

Psmith · 23 March 2010, 08:27 PM

Prices seem reasonable. Antiquorum here in Melb have a used (40mm) Flieger Chrono http://www.watchtime.com.au/fortis.htm
However they appear to be asking a high price.

Watches of Switzerland are now the Fortis AD in Melb, so might be worth visiting them. Tino there is a great guy and a very enthusiastic WIS.

(Franco jewellers also sell Fortis but I know nothing about them)

Alternatively, there is an online seller called 'cnmark' (MBwatches@gmail.com) who specialises in Fortis - he advertises a lot on watchnet.
http://forums.watchnet.com/index.php...rm_id=85&rid=0
and search for Fortis

Cheers

blackmsport · 24 March 2010, 09:40 AM

Clive

Thanks

cronin · 27 March 2010, 11:47 AM

had a pilot chrono a few years back and really enjoyed it, overall a very well built watch

Chorean · 20 April 2011, 12:07 PM

I have one. Classic pilots' watch with clean lines. I stripped the winding pinion threads so it doesn't seal, probably my fault, but difficult to get serviced. MSRP was $1000 and I got it for $630.

18 March 2010, 09:04 AM	#1
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	Question about Fortis Watch I am closed to buying a Fortis B42 Flieger Chronograph watch Has anyone got good / bad experience with the brand ??? Thanks Linh

18 March 2010, 05:21 PM	#2
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I've had a few of 'em - good value tool watches, some cool designs. Reasonable resale (YMMV) but push hard for a discount if buying new. B-42 models are the ones to go for Cheers __________________

19 March 2010, 11:28 AM	#5
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	The metal bracelets are nice (double screws per link) but the OEM leather straps are poor imho. 'Standard practice' is to replace with a nice Toshi strap Cheers __________________

19 March 2010, 06:59 PM	#7
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	If you go for the Fortis, aim for 30% off MRSP Perhaps post some pics, and the ref, of the exact model you have in mind? Cheers __________________

23 March 2010, 08:27 PM	#10
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Prices seem reasonable. Antiquorum here in Melb have a used (40mm) Flieger Chrono http://www.watchtime.com.au/fortis.htm However they appear to be asking a high price. Watches of Switzerland are now the Fortis AD in Melb, so might be worth visiting them. Tino there is a great guy and a very enthusiastic WIS. (Franco jewellers also sell Fortis but I know nothing about them) Alternatively, there is an online seller called 'cnmark' (MBwatches@gmail.com) who specialises in Fortis - he advertises a lot on watchnet. http://forums.watchnet.com/index.php...rm_id=85&rid=0 and search for Fortis Cheers __________________

19 March 2010, 03:27 AM	#3
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	I had a Fortis once. Nice watch mechanically but the leather strap fell apart. Sold the head, deployment buckle and box on ebay. First and last.

19 March 2010, 05:14 AM	#4
Solar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North America Watch: their hands, baby. Posts: 1,116	I had a B-42 that I later sold to help finance my GMTII. I always felt that Fortis is under rated and less well known than it should be. Personally, I thought the B42 Marinemaster was a great watch and would recommend it to anyone.

19 March 2010, 02:43 PM	#6
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	thanks Not sure if I'd buy a brand new B42 Flieger Chrono for $1300 (AUD) or save up some more for a second hand 16610

23 March 2010, 05:39 PM	#9
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	I've been offered to buy one like this BNIB for $1000 AUD about $920USD http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...rt=0&rid=94050 or this limited edition for $1250 AUD http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FORTIS-FLGIHT...item4a9f9230da

24 March 2010, 09:40 AM	#11
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	Clive Thanks

27 March 2010, 11:47 AM	#12
cronin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Drew Location: . Posts: 299	had a pilot chrono a few years back and really enjoyed it, overall a very well built watch

20 April 2011, 12:07 PM	#13
Chorean "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bay Area Watch: Explorer, Speedy Posts: 15	I have one. Classic pilots' watch with clean lines. I stripped the winding pinion threads so it doesn't seal, probably my fault, but difficult to get serviced. MSRP was $1000 and I got it for $630.

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