[razer]

I've been lurking around the Fortis forum for who knows how long, but I finally gave in this Christmas. Here take a look, my brand new B-42 Cosmonauts Day/Date:

Please pardon my novice watch photography skills, but hopefully I'll try some more and they'll come out a little better.

Thanks to everyone here I've learnt a lot!

 

[V8]

Excellent!! I have the Marinemaster :-! good choice.

 

[razer]

Any idea where I can buy a black leather strap for this beaut?

Thanks!

 

[althaur]

Very nice looking.

 

[raggyboy]

Hey that's a nice watch. Congrats!

 

[SGTV]

I took a Luminox strap and trimmed a mm off each corner. I have the same watch in Ti and a MarineMaster and love them both. Another place to get a good black rubber strap is the watch prince. Italian rubber, as seen on a gazillion expensive brands.

Here is the link. I think you want the 20mm, or if you like a bigger band go 22mm and trim it.
http://www.thewatchprince.com/s.nl/it.A/id.3198/.f

 

[razer]

Thank you all! The watch is keeping great time. I had never ever bothered to double check a watch's time. I was expecting +/- 10 seconds, but I'm really surprised it's almost bang-on! I'm so happy I got this watch. It's big, sits nicely on your wrist, and I love the dial, it's just a great looking watch.

And will this leather strap give me the same flush-with-the-case-look that the original leather strap has? The original one looks like it was made to mate the case.

 

[kiwidj]

Beauty mate! Enjoy...:-!

 

[razer]

I'm thinking of getting this:

http://cgi.ebay.com.my/New-Fortis-2...98624QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

Could you experts rate the price for me, is this about right?

Thanks!

 

[SGTV]

PM sent about the Fortis black leather strap.
Dan

 

[jle123]

What a beauty !


Wish I had a bigger wrist size ! Wait, wish I had more $$$

 

[Megadiesel]

Congrats on the purchase I have the exact same one it's a great timepiece.:-!

 

[razer]

I've worn this timepiece non-stop since I've had it. I love it.

In fact, in my excited state to post my new acquisition I marked this thread with a <| instead of a :-!

 

[MarkJnK]

A simple classic beauty that will never go out of style. Nice choice.
Mark

 

[HelloNasty1]

I saw the "thumbs down" on the thread title and thought you were bummed. For a nice inexpensive strap try panatime.com. Congrats!

 

[razer]

Good website that, and pretty good prices, too.

But I really wanted that flush with the case look that the Fortis original leather strap has. And I've ordered one through my AD. I know I'll end up paying more than I should but it would've turned out the same with shipping if I ordered online.

 

[cuckoo4watches]

I fixed the title for ya.
;-)

congrats on the acquisition and welcome to the club!!!

 

[razer]

Thanks! |> |> |>

 

[Handel]

A watch I've always admired - enjoy it.

 

[whifferdill]

Great choice from a great brand. Welcome to Fortisland!