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Pre-Owned Fortis B-42 Flieger Chronograph

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Channel: Govberg Jewelers · 2016 · Howto & Style

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Reference Number:  656.10.11

The Fortis B-42 Flieger Chronograph is big and modern in size but in the terms of a pilots watch, 42mm is a good size. The watch is a manageable 15mm thick thanks to the stepped case and bezel paired with conical crystal. From lug to lug the watch is 53mm, which is a large span. It is a large pilots watch that a smaller wrist can still wear comfortably. 

A big player in this versatility are the downwards thrusting lugs. They then to wrap down and around the wrist rather than jut outwards. The strap is a classic aviators style which is beautifully bolstered. The strap is conforming to the case which does close the gap to the flank of the case and does create come virtual flare outwards. The strap is finished with a simple, easily adjusted tang buckle. 

The watch stays true to the aesthetic of pilots watches. There is a beautiful matte finish dial, high contrast, large hands and indices and a subdued satin case. The watch is no-nonsense utility. You'll notice that the strap features screw lugs rather than traditional spring bars. This is the most secure way to fix a big and heavy watch like this to the strap.  

There is an unconventionally placed day aperture at 9 o'clock paired with a date found at 3 o'clock. There are hacking seconds which stop when you pull out the crown to adjust allowing for precise timing. 

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