Fortis 18kT. Rose Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial and Hands from 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Fortis Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Square METAL / MATERIAL: 18k Pink Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Width 38mm MOVEMENT ...
Fortis VINTAGE RARE Rare Condition Fortis Marinemaster 1970 Ref 8001 Valjoux 72
Located in Toronto, CA
Yellow sub dialsThe movement employed is the 17-jewel, manual wind Valjoux 72. Interestingly, Fortis reissued the watch in 2014 as a limited edition, but with an automatic movement.T...
Stainless Steel
Fortis ‘Swiss International Airlines’ Square Chronograph 652.10.148
Located in London, GB
Fortis were well known for creating watches branded for certain companies however few remain of this particular piece.
Vintage & Retro Fortis Dresswatch, circa 1960s, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Canterbury, England
A vintage zenith branded leather strap is fitted to add the the overall appeal of this rare dress watch. Very much of the space age , we date this Fortis to circa 1960s and would mak...
Yellow Gold
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