Fortis says: "Don't fly on a 13th!"

@FORTISWATCHES1912

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, that’s not really correct;-) Actually the 13 is our lucky number. And what we say is you must not be scared of flying on a 13th. But moreover once in a month it reminds you that you own a beautiful watch with a lot of attention to detail! Best regards and thanks for the great video. Team Fortis

@rockinginafreeworld3256

2 жыл бұрын

@@FORTISWATCHES1912 If you have a beautiful watch you will know it everyday and not need a reminder. I get it every time I look at my sinn watch oh and it has 22mm lug width.

@chevy4x466

Жыл бұрын

@@FORTISWATCHES1912 hi fortis. I own a b42 marine master. I have owned it for about 15 years and needs a complete overhaul to get it into working order again and need another rubber strap that compliments the watch perfectly as it is cracking. But I love the rubber strap. The watch is a great summer watch, especially when I take my boat out on the lake.

Such a beautifully designed watch! Definitely caught my eye. Unfortunately, with my 6.6in wrist, the 50mm lug to lug would be a dealbreaker. Absolutely agree that it is bizarre that watch companies continue to use odd numbered lug widths. It almost seems like a badge of honor to annoy watch buyers/enthusiasts!

Great, honest review. I also love Fortis, hope to own one some day! Love their chunky, brushed tool watch feel even if a little pricey!

Outstanding design, and from what I understand their build quality is right up there. Congrats, beautiful watch

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Peter Its definitely rock solid that's for sure

It's a beauty , so everything is forgiven.

I've done the same thing myself a couple of times Peter. Sometimes impulse can overcome rationality. Especially with watch buying. You're human mate. I think it's a great looking piece. Nice video as usual.

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Alex

@looseunit1615

3 жыл бұрын

When it comes to my impulse buying my wife is my conscience. Lol.

Just when I thought I was done buying watches for awhile. That's a beauty ! Thanks for sharing this video.

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Cheers

That is such a cool watch I would be happy with it regardless of the lug width. Happy for you mate!

Fantastic videography Peter. Great lesson too. love TGV but yep we all make mistakes. That watch does look superb, both on the bund strap and on a rubber strap you showed, and plenty more I’m sure.

Heck. Most of my purchases have been impulse buys.

@looseunit1615

3 жыл бұрын

Impulse buys can be fun, but, I have had some buyers remorse.

@starfighterusscv-6693

3 жыл бұрын

Mine have to.

Congrats on the Fortis, I really enjoy my Cosmonaut and the glass and anti reflective treatment is so well done it really looks like there is no glass there sometimes. Enjoy

I own my F43 GMT since Christmas and this watch is absolutely perfect! I love it and wear it as much as i can 😎👍

I really fell for the F-39 too when it was first released and was looking forward to TGVs review of it and the others he checked out. As he had previously mentioned that he was seriously considering purchasing one too. But I believe he didn’t in the end for the same reason that ultimately dulled my enthusiasm for it a bit...that 50mm lug to lug. Which is huge for a 39mm watch. I was expecting about 46-47mm max. As for the 21mm lug width, that is annoying, but you can still theoretically use 20mm straps on it. If you can put up with a bit of a gap on said lugs. That orange date numeral is visible on the photos of this watch and it’s brethren over at the Fortis website. So I wasn’t surprised by that very nice little touch either.

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Hey David, to be honest, before i even found out about the 21mm lug width, the biggest contributing factor that caused me to buy this watch, was the fact that it had 50mm L2L with the 39mm case. I was instantly attracted to these dimensions as it is out of the norm and I happen to be lucky enough to have wide enough wrists to cater for the 50mm as well as enjoying the daily usability of a 39mm...it just made sense for me Now that the watch is here..its spot on. As for the 21mm, I will have to sort out some straps..I really would have loved that bracelet to work out but it added unnecessary weight and bulk which did not suit my routine. Cheers

Congrats ,it's a real beauty...My new dream watch /grail.

Great review of this watch. I wouldn’t want it on a bracelet, and the leather strap works a treat! This looks like it could be my first watch from fortis, and would make an excellent addition to my collection. Shame about the 21mm lug width, but it’s not a deal breaker. They do a nice blue version of the watch now, but I think it looks better in black as a tool watch for me. Great stuff.

Great honesty, as always. Thanks Peter 👍.

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John 🙏

Love that bezel, how it creates that binocular effect, so much more interesting on the 39mm.

Hi Peter, just started to watch your channel recently and I wanted to say that you're one of the most detailed and informed reviewers on YT. Superb macros/ relatively "affordable" watches being reviewed which makes a change from other channels who just show content with unobtainable brands/models thus excluding enthusiasts who may have more average budgets for their collection. Delighted to have subscribed and look forward to your next update. Also I began my journey watching TGV and had seen his Fortis review a few weeks ago which is ironic. Congrats on the purchase regardless of the 21mm L2L..its a beautiful piece and the surprise orange 13th is such a nice detail too 👌👏👏

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony, welcome aboard mate. You're right the watch is fine regardless of the 21mm, it does have so much more going for it. I appreciate the feedback and comment, cheers once again

@Bennie_Bee6

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome Peter. Really nice to see quality reviews as your photography is superb as are the length/details/style of your reviews. Not many High Quality YT watch channels so delighted to have found this one. Also I laughed as I had seen your SOTC vid where you mentioned you are trying to reduce the purchases and maybe flipping a few watches. . . Followed by a new purchase a few weeks later. This watch game is an addiction. Something always makes us fall in love with a new release!! It's never ending!!

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bennie_Bee6 Im in too deep..I can't turn back now 😂😂😂

@Bennie_Bee6

3 жыл бұрын

Lol 😄😄😄

Great looking watch! That bund strap on this watch definitely fits the style. You gotta love Fortis

G'day Pete! I must say you really caught me off guard with this watch! Such a stunner! I couldn't take my eyes off it! Love everything about it, it's tooly aesthetics! It's sharpness, it's clarity, the little coloured accents, wow!!! It's such a stunningly beautiful addition to your watch collection I would happily tolerate this little downside if were you. Cheers mate, whooooooo

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex, you are right, it is lovely, I think the balance of size, look and tools feel attracted me to this piece. Now for the task of looking for some straps..😉

I love this watch..it's so complex in it's simplicity. It's definitely a shame about the lug width. My Seamaster with the 21mm lugs was one of the only downsides because it was so limiting on straps. Since I picked it up, I've accumulated several 21mm straps. So think of of this way, younow have a couple with 21mm lugs that can share straps. If you're looking for awesome custom straps at an incredible price, check out Martu Straps. All handmade to your specifications. The only downside is the shipping time, but Andrea will make anything you want. She sells on the Bay, but ordering direct is easier.

Just bought one, thank you for the review. My wrists are 6.5 inches, slim type, I bought it online and I was really nervous about how it would fit on my wrist. It just sits perfectly, I bought it with stainless steel bracelet, it’s really heavy, but none of the negatives from your review were actually an issue for me, I love everything about it 😍 Thanks for your review, kept me really well informed before I bought mine. It’s an incredible machine!

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, enjoy it..its a beauty !!

Don’t feel too bad Peter! I did this kind of thing in the last week. I saw a watch review. The watch had the external dial numbers, then the internal numbers 13 to 24.👍🏼 Good looking tool watch, well priced. I then went into the suggested site, saw it, price was bloody fantastic! Clicked! Then went back to drool... “Oh...it’s the model without the 24 hour markers!” 🤬 Thank God it was only a Timex!😓🙏🏻🤣 Best part though it the second hand is absolutely spot on for every single second!😎 I’m sure you’ll adapt some 20/22mm straps!😡😂

Nice reminder :) 21mm I feel the frustration, might be some light at the end of the tunnel though as a lot of famous brands are going towards that dimension...

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Good point! Hopefully some more variety in the future..

I Love this watch mine i used for 18 yrs. still in good condition..

Love the look of this piece, enjoy!!

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Great looking watch, and you also get to have the fun of searching for the perfect strap! Id wear it on a rugged canvas or a chunky distressed leather

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Nice, I might give that a try Cheers

When I have had this problem in the past I’ve just squeezed my softer 22mm straps between the lugs, definitely my preference over that 1mm gap, otherwise that’s all I notice when I look at the watch 😝 cool watch, cheers

I didn't need any more temptations - had just forgotten about Fortis and now here we are again I am back browsing the website trying to not make a purchase... great video thank you!

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

my deepest apologies 😂

Ohoho...actually, Tristano mentioned that the lugs are off, and I was really disappointed by the measurements. Watch is top tier thou. He picked up recently ...Breathing militate ...something italian crest ninja military stuff...for 700$ and I was blown away. Great video as always Peter...music is spot on!

At least it's still a great looking watch. But yeah, i cant understand the choice to go for the lug width, it can't be too hard to just make it a standardized 20mm.

I would like to know what you think about the bezel being taller than the glass. And I think a sailcloth strap would be great for him.

@PeterKotsa

Жыл бұрын

The bezel being taller is fine, the only issue I found is the font not he bezel is a little thin and small for reading, should have been twice the thickness

I realy like the depth of the dial and the tool look,so did you tried 20mm straps how they look? is the gap between lugs so obvious and spoils the look of the watch or it is ok?

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

I’m wearing it atm with a 20mm and the gap is a little annoying I’ll look at some straps shortly Apart from that the watch is excellent

I was saving for a B-42 Cosmonaut Chrono but it seems they dont do them anymore, didnt find why ( maybe because Roskosmos connection? ). Lovely new design from Fortis, this flieger 👍 Id love to see your review of Omega Seamaster Diver 300M in blue or white 🙏

It’s a beauty, have fallen in love with it, but it’s a little expensive. It’s on the wish list for future. Red strap will look great with it.

Hey Peter; I agree it looks better on the leather. I wonder how it would look on a black sailcloth maybe with red stitching? Good looking watch!👍

Great watch. Hopefully now the sub has 21mm lugs there will be some more strap choice coming.

Was Hugo taking the measurements that day?

I really like your reviews, Peter. I've been wanting to get a Stowa bronze, pilot.

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers A Bronze Stowa Pilot, now that's a nice look !!..vintage hues, especially with some oxidation..lovely

I like myself a challenge.. 21mm lug width is no hardship if the watch looks this good

I bought the new F 43 in January and it’s awesome. Mine came on the bracelet which is exceptional. After one month and only lost one minute. The lume could be a little bit better. But no regrets, it’s definitely a keeper. Also, I like that it’s titanium and doesn’t feel too heavy.

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Enjoy, its a lovely piece indeed

Great video and great watch. I am with you to some degree about the lug width however we always seem to aim our displeasure at watchmakers and never to watch strap companies. I would love to see more choice with 21 mm lug width straps. I have a flighty SNA411 and it is also a 21mm and I had to get a 20mm French paratroop NATO, the difference is very slight but wish I could have gotten it in 21mm. I did find a Barton's black rubber strap with yellow accents which will do nicely in 21 mm. Just my two cents!

nice watch, I've been digging into Fortis' website and the chronograph F-43 is tempting

Beautiful dial and hands

Have you seen the Ollech & Wajs P101 Pilot's watch with 300mtrs water resistance? 20mm band width and 49.5mm lug length. ETA 2824-2 movement. Maybe worth a comparison? Cheers, Ken B.

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

I almost purchased the P101 several months back...beautiful case shape, but I never pulled the trigger

I saw that review. It made me want the watch too! Great looker, but it's the 39mm X 50mm dimension. Just perfect. I wish more brands did it. Re. straps; Rios 1931 pilot straps come to mind. Pilot style with a single rivet or the strap with a stitched flap on top & a 21mm width at the springbar but it juts out to 23mm under the lugs and tapers beautifully. They both jump to mind. They can be difficult to find on the Web in Aus (German brand) but our mate Alex B would help out I'm sure. Great watch though. 100% agree about odd lug widths. Frustratingly unnecessary. Cheers mate.

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

I will definitely look into those Rios straps..thanks for the tip Anthony Cheers mate

@anthonysmith2982

3 жыл бұрын

@@PeterKotsa Actually was just looking at them on eBay Pete. The 'London' is the single rivet and the 'Nature' is the one that flares out under the lug ends. Couldn't find odd sizes on eBay. If you're interested, Alex will help you source them from Germany. Good luck mate.

@AlexanderB.

3 жыл бұрын

G'day mates! You are right, I would! Definitely. Just say a word! Oh and I love this watch! Love everything about it!!!!!!! 😍😍😍

@anthonysmith2982

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlexanderB. Hello mate! Any parcels yet? I'm thinking about opening a sports book & taking bets on your bets! 😁

@AlexanderB.

3 жыл бұрын

@@anthonysmith2982 Hey mate, sadly no parcel arrived yet...🤷‍♂️

I learned about the fortis brand from this video, thank you 🙏. The watch is beautiful and great and don’t worry about the log width, the strap you have it on make the watch look £1 million. Enjoy

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

Please do an update video and if you recommend this watch. Also we’re you able to find out why 13 is in red? Is it because 13 is unlucky and the watch wants you give warning alert that’s the 13? Very strange first time I have seen that in a watch.

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

I'll will try and find some time to do an update video as well.. Cheers

Its very nice 😇.. and as you say, Why are they doing 21mm, its as why do they still do male endlinks?

When I started watching the video I thought the lug-to-lug was going to be the disappointment. I cannot believe how many people say "it's a nice watch but the lug-to-lug is too long" and that's from people who NEVER tried the watch on. I have this watch and LOVE it! I think we have similar wrists - mine is a hair over 6.75" and is flat. I also LOVE how stable it is on the wrist. The curvature of the case makes it feel like it was molded for my wrist. I feel the same way about the bigger B-42s I have. I cannot do big watches, but for some reason most Fortis work for me. I opted for the bracelet which I haven't taken off yet but I agree with you that it messes up the balance of the watch - almost makes it feel like the clasp is heavier than the watch head. I love this watch.

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Sits beautifully on the wrist..no issues whatsoever. Enjoy yours as well 👌

Do you think the retail price is fair for what you get? I saw this in green, and I love how it looks with the bracelet, but you say it´s too heavy and chunky? One thing I love about this watch desoite the legibility is the 12h bezel,so you can have a very easy second time zone. Greetings from Spain

@PeterKotsa

3 ай бұрын

The watch is lovely, however I found that 12 hour bezel was very difficult to read with ist small font sizes

Hi Peter, I love your review of the Fortis F39 and this is the second time watching it as i wanted to come back and take a look at it while thinking about the new Midnight Blue of the F39 that recently released. I am saving up to grab one and was curious at your thoughts. I think the blue version also fixed some minor issues like the lug width size from 21mm to 20mm. Anyways, I would greatly appreciate your thoughts or even better if you can get and review the midnight blue and do like a comparison video. Thanks mate…again, love your channel

@PeterKotsa

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the lug width has remained the same at 21 Apart from that the watch is excellent and sits well on the wrist My only gripe is the time required to do strap changes when having to screw and unscrew the process pins Possibly try it out on the bracelet 👍

From over 40 to currently to now 17, 5 more to go for me. It’s like ripping the bandaid off but you it heals so to 12 we march. I’ve been upgrading along the way. See, normally I would have looked at this vid, buy it because it is handsome indeed. Sold my 4 Fliegers including my beloved sterile dial Stowa and will have only 1. For me that will be a IWC.

I'm glad you like the watch otherwise. Don't worry we all buy a little too hastily sometimes, I've just bought a Vostok with a Mig 29 on the dial and I'm not sure when I will wear it 😂 By reviewing your watch, you are no doubt saving others from making the same mistake 👍

Great Review. It definitely better choice for a steel bezel watch compared to the Tudor P1. The redline on top is called the synchro line. It is suppose to allow pilots flying in formation to sync their actions within +-5 seconds. Not sure, but a total difference of 10 seconds sounds dangerous. The 13 is so called lucky number. The rumor has, that Fortis was officially bought and restarted by Jupp Phillipp wit 13 employees. The new GMT movement is also called Werk 13. Most of their recent releases are related to date 13 or the number 13. F43 Chrono - August 13. F39/41 - September 13. F43 GMT - October 13. I use 20mm straps on my 21mm lug width Omega Semaster 300 master coaxial (not professional) with no issues. You can not really tell the difference.

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Markus Cheers

Would really like your thoughts on the Marathon Tsar before I purchase.

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't had it hands on, but many viewers have also asked me to take a look at them. Very top orientated no fuss, more function orientated as well. In regard to the Lume though, do not expect miracles as the tritium does glow dimly. If your expecting Superluminova bright, its going to be a real let down Apart from that I have personally only heard good stuff about them, but a little costly. Cheers

So many 21s now, one would think strapmakers would follow suit. Lovely watch although 41 for me, love the colour scheme.

Great looking watch and macro shots. You should make a video of the equipment and lenses your using.

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers, that's a thought..I will have to get around to it..

Well, don't worry, for some strange reason I ordered an Invicta watch. I have no idea why guess I want to compare it to my Vostock's, who knows O well. And to see if they are as bad as people say they are.

Hi there Sir, may i know what brand of the rubber nato straps? look quite interesting.

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

That one was from Aliexpress, around $10 or so..

@TheAlucard900

3 жыл бұрын

@@PeterKotsa is it dust magnet sir? Haha

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheAlucard900 not really, not this one. Cheers

I ordered an F 41 blue yesterday, I hope I'll be happy with it and not disappointed 😃

@PeterKotsa

8 ай бұрын

enjoy it when it arrives 👍

What a beautiful watch. If you want to get rid of it, please let me know!

Thanks for the review of this one Peter. I don’t suppose you got much of a discount when purchasing and if you could recommend a store. None of my normal haunts seem to stock fortis.

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

I purchased this from TIMEONLY as you can see from the description, Fabio is a great guy and really easy to deal with. Where are you situated?..in Australia Fabio is the Authorised Dealer for these.. Cheers

@apathyboy5306

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter. Have sent them an email.

Off to the naughty corner.peter.great looking watch. Thinking on a flieger myself🤔

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Do it..take the plunge 😉

I guess theoretically you could still use a 20mm strap on a 21mm lug. I’ve never tried it, not sure if that would work or if there would be too much wobble

@philiplee7604

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve done it on a couple of times... not a problem with wobble.

Strapcode is making a real push to expand their product line. Some of their straps come in 21mm size. There has to be a stainless mesh bracelet out there in 21mm. I think that would suit this watch nicely. Personally, I would be tempted to put it on an MN style strap.

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

I did, I put it on an orange MN style strap i have..works well...👍🏼👍🏼

This is a very nice watch. Every time I watch a watch review my bank account shivers with fear.

Been there, done that! And I'll do it again, because hope springs eternal and it's fun. (Luckily I only do it with $200 watches, 🤣.)

Weekend is the always the good time to drool over nice watch. Congratulations on the new acquisition. Wonder what watch you had to let go for this. Thank you

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers, yeah it is always hard to let go of watches from the current collection..take a stab in the dark as to which watch you think I sold...😊

@jouwenlee7829

3 жыл бұрын

@@PeterKotsa You have plenty of watches, means probability will be very low to get it right. 😁

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

@@jouwenlee7829 I will share in future vids..but sometimes we need to let go of things we love too...Cheers

I am not sure why I remain loyal to the old ETA-powered Fortis. I still want my next Fortis to be from the older models

That 50mm lug-to-lug is just insane. I'm glad it works for you, but Fortis lost an unbelievably high number of sales by not making it something more reasonable like 45mm. A 38mm case with a 45mm lug-to-lug would have been absolutely perfect. The whole point of the F-39 is to fit smaller wrists, so what were they thinking?

This is great looking and would give me an excuse to buy straps for my 2021 Submariner too.

Hope it doesn't put you off of Fortis. My very first swiss watch was a Fortis - their flieger chronograph (v7750). (I've got three of them at this point.) I confess, though, that I'm always puzzled by folks who find 21mm to be so difficult, but then again I don't swap straps around all the time, either. Find a strap style and color you like and sand 0.5 mm off of each side of the strap, just where the springbars are, and you're done. Anyhoo, glad you like it. Hope you wear it... like actually wear it outside and around... a lot.

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy, yeah it hasn't come off the wrist for 2 weeks...😉

Still a nice watch @ 21mm. Perhaps you could have retained the bracelet and purchased the Bundt Strap. Good vid. Keep at it!

Good looking watch, but lug to lug 50mm is too terrible for small wrist. The diameter 39mm of Fortis is not for small wrists?

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

I am lucky that my wrist is 60mm in width at the top, so 50mm sits nicely on it. I agree with you though, for smaller wrists it is problematic and overhangs..

@lucacadianalbert

3 жыл бұрын

@@PeterKotsa see my point exactly....

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

@@lucacadianalbert Yep..👍

Lovely watch, regardless. I like it a lot, also. I like the fact it's not your typical Flieger. I just can't justify paying a hell of a lot of money for your typical A and B style Flieger dials since other than the brand manufacturing the watch, they all look identical. Only in your head will you know which has actual historic tie in and which is a new much more affordable "copy" from say a microbrand. As such, I can never justify making a purchase for a classic A or B dial Flieger watch. I think it's a bit too generic and could get bored of it easily. There's nothing that makes it different or special. But, I am open to the fact that some only want and appreciate that classic well-established design and will buy and enjoy such watches. As with this Fortis Flieger, I'd be more inclined to pay the premium for a quality watch, a brand that's been around for a while and has tie in to aeronautical watches, and it's unique and modern design. Misunderstanding lug width? It happens, as you say. Another TGV favorite and generally well-liked by many for that type of busy slide rule style chronograph pilot watch, I'm still unsure of the lug width for the Seiko Flightmaster SNA411 to this day? And, I've owned it, too. I feel there's still a lot of mixed specs floating out there. It's an odd size, but I can't remember if it was 19mm or 21mm? I have to refer back to some of my old photos to see what strap I had put on it to remember if I had squeezed in a known 22mm or had a little space for a known 20mm strap. And, to this day, I haven't bothered to really go back to find out so I'm still in the dark as to what actual lug width is on the Flighty. As with the it being 21mm.. I mean it's only 0.5mm difference on either side of the strap if using 20mm. 20mm still usable. And, conversely on the wider end, you could fit 22mm in as well. I wouldn't try to fit more than 1mm difference of actual lug width if using a strap a little smaller or larger.

Tq. Is the bezel fixed?

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Rotating (second time zone)

Awsome time pice😇

This is a dope watch.

TGV is out to lunch. He lives in a fantasy world playing soldier.

Yea I can understand your disappointment, from watching your other videos, you like to change your straps to bring new life into the watch. Yep always check the specs, good lesson. I don't change straps often, I buy a watch based on the straps provided.

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I wish I could be more like you Chris and just be content with the watches strap. For me, it's always a change is a good as a holiday.. Cheers

Try a Vario Harris Tweed 20mm strap. After a while, because they are ‘hairy’, they kind of spread and will fill the 21mm with ease. The soft look of the tweed with the very hard look of the watch will be a very interesting contrast.

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Steve, I will check them out..

🔥🔥

This damn watch is haunting me; which is fitting considering the off-the-wall red 13 date.

i want this watch my gripe is the bracelet is so much more expensive. I think Iwould wear it on fabric so much more comfortable imo but would normally buy the bracelet version but its like £400 more gbp, I like that you didnt like it. I think I will have a look at the leather version. It looks very refreshing a unique look

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

It’s getting heaps of looks on my wrist and plenty of comments too Looks great on black leather 👍

@byesdragon4623

3 жыл бұрын

@@PeterKotsa loads of watch companies do 21mm straps now think it is so you buy there straps it is about time 3rd party make more now. I am just waiting for stock to arrive 7 to 10 days i will have my own thanks for the review

I definitely don't mind the strap size (cm'on mate, non watch geeks LIVE AMONG US, noone will notice our OCD 😜) on such a crisp, pop (design-wise) dial. But then again it's a flieger, with the same triangle i love to hate... Nevertheless i dare to say it's rather german design, like a Porsche watch from the 90's or a BMW dashboard (that almost made it to production... 😁) in the early 00's. What i really like though is the ring of the indicies that's elevated combined the wildly sloped SS bezel, that's a way too cool IMO! Fortis is a hidden gem, if you are in such watches, enjoy the (another...???) new purchase. Now let's count'em again.. 24 plus one? 25... Plus one? 26... (Hey, we must reduce'em! ...Naaaah!!!!) LOL!!!! PS "How i got here" (we don't ask things we dare not to touch/ when in doubt, travel/ or get a watch ffs!!! HAHAHAHAHA)

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

I love Fortis and almost pulled the trigger on a few models int he past. You are right about that dial that just 'pops' with this one , really cool as well as that funky bezel.. As for the watch count..don't even go there Stavros..lol Everyone here knows its an incurable disease, that's for sure haha Cheers brother

This Fortis is extremely well designed and executed. I’d gladly invest in a few good 21mm straps. Enjoyed the video.

Have a look at Muhle Glashutte, very stark and minimal, like these...my fave is the Pro Mare....As for why they do it, so as to ensure you buy straps and bracelets from them, not third partys, I think Bark & Jack have odd sized straps.

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers I just purchased a Muhle Glashutte this morning Very cool watch, I’ll review it soon 👍👍😎

@jamesblonde2271

3 жыл бұрын

@@PeterKotsa Style, its second on my affordable grail list, after the PRX 80

Nice review. You missed the slideclasp on the block bracelet. About “13” : this is the magic number for Fortis. It’s a bit about the start of the current Fortis owner. Starting with 13 people at that time and some other “13”facts and coincidences. They are not superstitious 😬

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

Peter, about the red date: As far as I know, Fortis was bought by it's new owner, Jupp Philipp on Friday the 13th. This is why Friday and especially the 13th is very important to Fortis and they marked this with the red 13 on their new Fliegers. Bummer about the 21mm lug with. Both the 39 and the 41 seem to have 21mm lug with. So they clearly did this to sell their own straps. I like Fortis, but IMHO that was a bad move.

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree, watch is great but that 21mm lug width is a marketing exercise to sell their own straps..gotta live with it now..Still, I am really loving the watch on that Bund Strap.. Cheers

Great looking watch !!! How did YOU not check the specs? Judging by your recent watch purchases I'm sure you can afford to buy a few 21mm straps for it. Chin up bud.

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, huge oversight on my behalf. As for the cost of the straps, that's no big deal, its just the hassle as I have built up a 20mm (and some 22mm) collection and was concentrating more on that. Time to add some more straps...😉

Was warned by a watch retailer decades ago that Fortis watches were very problematic and they had a lot of complaints from customers. I hope this has changed over time.

Odd size lug widths should cease to ever be implemented again. 22mm straps will sometimes fit 21mm lug width watches. You would want to use the 21mm springbars though

here I am again, watching this video for like the 5th time. just buy the darn thing already lol

@PeterKotsa

Жыл бұрын

😂

I think it would be more functional if there's minutes marker on its bezel, instead of hour marker

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

That could work as well...for me, the second time zone come sin very handy.

Pain in the arse lug width, but fantastic looking watch Peter, enjoy 😀

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

Nice video 👍

@PeterKotsa

8 ай бұрын

Cheers

What is the difference between f39 and f41?

@PeterKotsa

Жыл бұрын

Just the size 39mm vs 41mm

@tcaklan

Жыл бұрын

@@PeterKotsa Thank you the fast answer. :)

I actually contacted Fortis when they released this watch, alerting them that their website contained pictures of this watch with a white 13 and an orange 13. I do my research! Pretty poor that they haven't rectified their error.

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting, I wonder which version is the ‘norm’ Cheers

Dude - that Fortis looks Amazing on the bund strap! Why would you put it on anything else - after seeing it like that I may buy one for the collection. That is so tough looking on the black leather! You are obsessing way too much about the lug width. Great video and macro shots. Thanks!

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

You are right Mel, it does go well with the Bund, really well and super comfy on the wrist.. Cheers

@melspinella30

3 жыл бұрын

@@PeterKotsa Is that bund strap a 20mm or a 21mm? When I went to the Strapatelier web site it looks like they only have 20mm and 22mm - no 21mm. How did you get that to work?

@PeterKotsa

3 жыл бұрын

@@melspinella30 its actually a 20mm, but is is a tad wider so it fits perfectly..I measure it at exactly 21mm...but because it is relatively soft, it can fit in a 20mm watch no issues Cheers