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In a galaxy far away...

Stands a Russian Special Forces soldier taking position behind the stainless steel Fortis 'Space Art' Limited Edition watch... (that little guy is one of the Russian Spetnaz Special Forces trooper from my tiny Kubrick collection)

Fortis was founded in 1912 in Grenchen, Switzerland. Fortis is famous for being the watch chosen by the Uri Gagarin Russian science research facility as the official watch for all Russian space missions. This decision was made after a series of rigorous tests were conducted on Fortis watches.

Russian cosmonauts (astronauts) wear Swiss watches.

At a mean 42mm, this is a relatively large watch and its heavy too. Acquired this in unused condition and with boxes and papers intact. The box is gargantuan.

Frank Burmann. An European artist who designed the dial of this watch. He used the combination of stars, the moon and a rocket to symbolise Fortis' role in space exploration.

The case. Stainless steel. Sapphire crystal. Double glare proofing. Exhibition caseback. Steel bracelet and 2 straps included.

The movement. Automatic. Chronograph with date feature. Based on the workhorse ETA 7750 movement. Extremely reliable and robust.

Now as I take the pictures of this watch I found it so diffcult to stop! This is a very photogenic watch as much as it looks and feel good. I am limiting myself to posting only a few pictures here though.

433. Thats how many of these watches are made. 433 represents how many earthlings have ventured into space...

Now back to earth!
Interested in this watch? Email me at fervour24@hotmail.com