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well, I finally got around to taking pics of this rare beauty.
just thought I'd post them in a separate thread as this one definitely deserves its own.
It is just so rare of a watch!
I have NEVER seen another one posted anywhere nor have I ever seen
one for sale.
What is even more special about this watch is that it was a gift from some
of the most wonderful people I have ever met in my life.
The story goes like this...
some years ago, when I first got into collecting Fortis' I met a really
nice older couple that was selling a Flieger GMT that I liked.
Well, they knew how much I really liked that Fortis so not only did they
give me a great deal ($350 and new), they said, well the owner's wife (Laurie) said,
that her husband (Bill) was putting something special in the 'can' with it.
** the old Fortis' came in a little tin can
Well, I got the watch and was amazed!
The can felt heavier then I had expected and to my surprise, when pulling
out the foam insert, Bill had put another Fortis in the bottom.
It was a Flieger date model.
I called them immediately and let them know how thankful I was!!!
In the course of that transaction, I met some wonderful people and over
the years we have stayed in touch and talked often.
More... about 21 months ago, we had our first child.
When I let Bill and Laurie know, they were so happy for us and were so
happy to receive pics of my son.
They got updates for the next few months and when Carter was about
6 months old, I got an email from Laurie.
She said that her and Bill were so happy for us that they wanted to send
me something special as a congrats.
She said I'd receive it shortly, within a few days, and the suspense was
just about killing me.
I tried and tried to break her but she wouldn't budge.
Well, I got the pkg and in it was this rare bird...
the LE Frank Burmann Art Edition PVD Chrono
I called them as soon as the box was opened.
It was such a heart-warming gesture that I just about cried when telling
them how thankful I was and asking what I had done to deserve such an
incredible offering?!
They said that they knew how much I loved Fortis and thought that
something this special and rare would be something that I'd enjoy and
that I could hand down to my son when he was old enough.
Well, that's what I'll do/did and probably the reason it never leaves the case.
It is s/n 08 of only 100 ever made.
It came with all the goodies and certificate of authenticity showing
its 'limited' info and it came with every color of Kevlar strap that Fortis
makes, as well as a black leather Fortis strap.
I hope my story put a little sunshine in everyone's day and let them know that
there still are some really genuine and wonderful people in the world.
here are the pics, enjoy...
just thought I'd post them in a separate thread as this one definitely deserves its own.
It is just so rare of a watch!
I have NEVER seen another one posted anywhere nor have I ever seen
one for sale.
What is even more special about this watch is that it was a gift from some
of the most wonderful people I have ever met in my life.
The story goes like this...
some years ago, when I first got into collecting Fortis' I met a really
nice older couple that was selling a Flieger GMT that I liked.
Well, they knew how much I really liked that Fortis so not only did they
give me a great deal ($350 and new), they said, well the owner's wife (Laurie) said,
that her husband (Bill) was putting something special in the 'can' with it.
** the old Fortis' came in a little tin can
Well, I got the watch and was amazed!
The can felt heavier then I had expected and to my surprise, when pulling
out the foam insert, Bill had put another Fortis in the bottom.
It was a Flieger date model.
I called them immediately and let them know how thankful I was!!!
In the course of that transaction, I met some wonderful people and over
the years we have stayed in touch and talked often.
More... about 21 months ago, we had our first child.
When I let Bill and Laurie know, they were so happy for us and were so
happy to receive pics of my son.
They got updates for the next few months and when Carter was about
6 months old, I got an email from Laurie.
She said that her and Bill were so happy for us that they wanted to send
me something special as a congrats.
She said I'd receive it shortly, within a few days, and the suspense was
just about killing me.
I tried and tried to break her but she wouldn't budge.
Well, I got the pkg and in it was this rare bird...
the LE Frank Burmann Art Edition PVD Chrono
I called them as soon as the box was opened.
It was such a heart-warming gesture that I just about cried when telling
them how thankful I was and asking what I had done to deserve such an
incredible offering?!
They said that they knew how much I loved Fortis and thought that
something this special and rare would be something that I'd enjoy and
that I could hand down to my son when he was old enough.
Well, that's what I'll do/did and probably the reason it never leaves the case.
It is s/n 08 of only 100 ever made.
It came with all the goodies and certificate of authenticity showing
its 'limited' info and it came with every color of Kevlar strap that Fortis
makes, as well as a black leather Fortis strap.
I hope my story put a little sunshine in everyone's day and let them know that
there still are some really genuine and wonderful people in the world.
here are the pics, enjoy...



