Fortis 18K Gold Timepieces from the New Terrestis Collection
by John Sealander It’s nice to know that your watch has been the gold standard for excellence for over 100 years. It’s even nicer, when
by John Sealander It’s nice to know that your watch has been the gold standard for excellence for over 100 years. It’s even nicer, when
by John Sealander If you thought that Fortis only made tool watches, the new Terrestis Collection will remind you of a time when Fortis made
by Adrian Herscovici New Territory, Same Fortis Expertise After more than a century of watchmaking, Fortis can cite several years in its history that are
by John Sealander Both classically inspired Fortis timepieces have their roots in the elegance of the 1930’s but are as different as night and day.
by John Sealander Doesn’t Dad deserve some quality time this year? Dads are special. With all your Dad has done for you, isn’t it time
by Adrian Herscovici A Fine Ensemble from Fortis Watches in the Fortis Terrestis collection are inspired by designs of the 1930s and ’40s. They are
by John Sealander Rolf Sachs and Fortis Celebrate the Mathematics of Time with a Sensational New TimepieceInternationally renowned artist and designer Rolf Sachs is well
Watch Journal features several notable watch collectors and their favorite timepieces in the March 2015 edition and provides us an opportunity to look into the
by John Sealander Over 20 years of space proven experience went into creating this new timepiece for the next generation of space travelers. The new
by John Sealander For over 25 years, the famous Swiss Airforce PC-7 Aerobatics Team has been demonstrating the elegance and beauty of precise formation flying.
by John Sealander With more than 500 micro-mechanical parts, this extraordinary GMT, alarm, chronometer is one of the most complex timepieces ever made. The astonishing
by John Sealander When Fortis decides to update an icon, everything has to be perfect. The Spacematic name has a long and illustrious history. Earlier
by John Sealander After 100 years of watchmaking history, Fortis understands that planning for the future always begins with a respect for the past.Fortis is
by John Sealander When the sea is unforgiving, you need a watch that has your back. Veteran sailors have known for centuries that the sea
by John Sealander If you’re looking for a great pilot’s watch, then look at what real pilots are wearing.Many people make aviation inspired timepieces, but
by John Sealander After 20 years in space and over 100,000 orbits around the earth, Fortis continues to set the standard for astronauts and cosmonauts.The
by John Sealander With a countdown style rotating bezel, an internal slide rule, and the ability to track three different time zones, the Fortis B-47
by Adrian Herscovici Prepared for Takeoff Fortis is known for its progressive approach to watchmaking, for its technical achievements and for its host of mission-oriented
by John Sealander Fortis Squadron Watches have become a military tradition. Now your own organization can participate in this exclusive program. Fortis timepieces are considered
by John Sealander Any serious sailor, diver, or adventurer wouldn’t go near water without one of these. Fortis Marinemaster timepieces have been a favorite of
by John Sealander A Contemporary Approach to the Classic Aviator ChronographThe Fortis name, which means “strong” in Latin, has become synonymous with strength and toughness
by Meehna Goldsmith The Two Moods of the Fortis Aeromaster Fortis built its reputation on independently crafting a Flieger (pilot) watch. No country asked them
by John Sealander A Vintage Aviator Style Timepiece with a Trouble-Free Modern Mechanical MovementVintage watches are in. And nobody does vintage better than Fortis. Fortis
by Meehna Goldsmith Criminal Minds has been a hit since debuting on CBS in September 2005, and it’s no small part due to the acting
by Meehna Goldsmith If you’re a network, producer, critic or actor in television, then the place to be is at the Television Critics Association (TCA)
by Adrian Herscovici Swiss Contribution to Space Travel and the Watches that Made the JourneyThe 1961 space voyage of Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin aboard the
by Meehna Goldsmith In continual existence for over a century since 1912, Fortis specializes in watches for use in space, aviation and maritime. To hold
by John Sealander A Space Proven Watch with a 24-Hour Display Fortis has spent the past 40 years perfecting the space rated watch. As early
by John Sealander When Fortis Watches and Volkswagen Design join forces to create a timepiece, you can expect something spectacular. Volkswagen, which now owns legendary
by John Sealander The Watch Professional Pilots Prefer on Their Wrists The Fortis B-42 Flieger is legendary among aviators. This classic military style watch has
by John Sealander Compared to other aviation timepieces, the innovative B-42 Flieger Black Cockpit GMT is as different as night and day. Since it prevents
by John Sealander The classic styling on these iconic divers has often been imitated, but never equaled. When Fortis introduced the Marinemaster in the 1960’s,
by John Sealander With a reputation for making some of the world’s best watches in the air, the Fortis B-42 Diver proves that Fortis is
by John Sealander When pilots look for an aviation chronograph, they prefer one that is already cleared for takeoff. There have been Fortis watches on
by John Sealander Fortis Makes a Strong Case for the Square Chronograph Although most modern chronographs are round, the Fortis Square makes a compelling case
by John Sealander In 1992, a Stratoliner Chronograph became the first Fortis watch to be launched into space. Amazingly, you can still wear this legendary
by John Sealander Rolf Sachs was already famous the world over for his architectural, lighting, and furniture designs, so Fortis thought it was about time
by John Sealander When Harrison Ford needed a space proven timepiece for his role as Colonel Gaff in the science fiction thriller Ender’s Game,
by John Sealander When Fred North Set the World Altitude Record for Helicopters, He Took Along a Watch That Wasn’t Afraid of HeightsYou may not
by John Sealander Fortis and Petr Kopfstein: A Tale of Aeronautical Excellence Petr Kopfstein is one of the world’s best aerobatic pilots. This native
by John Sealander Hannes Bodensorf Wins a Ride in Space CourtesyOf Fortis With His “Zero-G Seniors” Video To celebrate their 100th Anniversary and 20
by John Sealander If the interest at Couture 2013 is any indication, the next 100 years are going to be even more exciting than the
by John Sealander If you attended the Couture Show this year, it didn’t take long to discover that everything you needed to know about fine
by Adrian Herscovici Live from Couture Las Vegas Exhibitors, retailers and media from around the world are in Las Vegas this week for Couture
by John Sealander In 1962 the Fortis Spacematic was selected for use by several of the original Mercury astronauts. Fifty years later, it has been
by Adrian Herscovici For Rocketeers and Real Life Spacematic watches by Fortis first appeared in the 1960s as a tribute to the emergence of manned
by John Sealander Watch Aficionados Will be Jumping For Joy When They See This New Fortis ComplicationFortis has a long-standing tradition of creating unique and
by John Sealander You Know you’ve got a Winner WhenThree Astronauts Congratulate you From Space Fortis has been involved with developing timepieces specifically designed
by John Sealander The Elegance and Precision of the Swiss Air Force PC-7 Aerobatics Team Is a Thing of Beauty, So is the Watch
by John Sealander Fortis Wrote the Book on Fine Timepieces, Now You Can Read It In many ways, the history of Fortis is the
by John Sealander After 100 Years of Going Where No Watch Has Gone Before,Fortis Wanted to Give Their Fans the Same Opportunity Fortis has
by John Sealander Make Plans Now to Spend Some Time Enjoying a Luxurious Evening With ShopHQ on Wednesday, October 10thHow many times have you wished
by John Sealander Make Plans to Spend Some Time Enjoying a Luxurious Evening with ShopHQ on Monday, August 13thHow many times have you wished there
by William Moss Fortis Watches: Adventurous and Artistic Fortis was established in 1912 and is now in the process of celebrating 100 years of history.
by John Sealander The First Automatic Timepiece to be Certified for Space Travel Fortis has been involved with developing timepieces for space travel for over
by John Sealander On March 6, 2012, Grenchen, Switzerland’s Museum of Cultural History opens From Grenchen into Space – 100 Years of Fortis, a major
by John Sealander The Fortis B-47 Big Black Limited Edition 2012 makes a big splash at the world’s most prestigious design awards. The Good Design
During their first 100 years, Fortis hasn’t just gone faster, further and deeper than other watch companies; they’ve re-defined horology. Starting in March 2012, Fortis
by Bill Shuster Fortis, one of the world’s leading fine watch brands, is expanding its successful private label business to companies, retailers, schools, teams, clubs,
by Boris Pjanic The 100th anniversary of Fortis Swiss Watches in 2012 will soon be upon us. Fortis is bringing us a marvelous new watch
After dominating the practice session at the World Challenge, Josh Hurley and the entire Fortis Watches–Sim-Sport–APR Motorsport crew began preparing for a run at the
When APR Motorsport decided to enter the September 30, 2011 World Challenge race with both MkVI GTi’s, Josh Hurley jumped at the opportunity to drive
The Fortis Audi S4 Flies As the crew unloaded the brand new Audi S4 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, you could feel
New Audi S4 Tests at Auburn Airport APR Motorsport began testing the brand new Audi S4 with Josh Hurley at the helm early last week
by John Sealander The Last Frontier is Series of Firsts for FortisAs the last Space Shuttle completes its final mission, Fortis continues to focus on
Space Shuttle Endeavour Fortis Watches has long been a top leader in creating space, pilot and squadron watches. The video clip shows an early flight
The remarkable and endearing Mr. and Mrs. Peter led the Fortis marketing team to Basel, Switzerland to meet distributors and retailers from all over the
On April 12th 1961, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin became the first human to go up into space. The Russian Federal Space Agency Roscosmos marked
Fortis Watches, official timepiece supplier of the Russian Space Program, takes pleasure in creating a watch for the anniversary of one the most exciting events
Lady Luck Back on Board After a difficult start to the season, APR Motorsport drivers Josh Hurley and Gary Gibson are hoping lady luck rejoins
The established Swiss watch brand Fortis, well versed in the history of aeronautics and space travel, uses its knowledge for developing precise chronographs for pilots,
While the race might not have ended well for Josh Hurley and the rest of the Perfect Pedal APR Motorsport team, Fortis Watches is proud
After running among the leaders throughout the morning warm up at the Homestead Miami Grand Prix, APR drivers Josh Hurley and partner Gary Gibson were
After a successful campaign together last year, Fortis Watches has once again signed on as the official timepiece of Josh Hurley of the APR Motorsport
50 Years of Space Exploration Since the beginning of space age in the 60’s, Fortis Spacematic watches have been among the most distinctive models in
Gevril Group US, Canada and Caribbean Fortis Watches Agent Gevril Group is the sole US, Canada and Caribbean agent for Fortis Watches and the official
Award winning Fortis recently presented Samuel Friedmann of Gevril Group with a DLR limited edition A Voyage of Discovery through the Universe 2011 calendar. DLR
Fortis Private Label Squadron Watches enable you and your squadron to personalize your new Fortis aviation watches with the insignia of your air squadron, navy
Fortis, creators of innovative and technologically advanced Swiss timepieces since 1912, has commissioned eccentric POP artist Andora, to utilize his idiosyncratic creativity to imbue the
