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Fortis

Fortis Flieger GMT "Red Arrows" Edition Ref. 596.10.148

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The Fortis “Red Arrows” Automatic GMT 596.10.148 is a neo-vintage pilot’s watch that blends classic aviator heritage with practical world-time functionality. Produced in the mid-1990s as a special edition commemorating the British Royal Air Force’s famed aerobatic team, the Red Arrows, this model features a robust 40 mm stainless-steel case, a black dial with bold Arabic numerals for exceptional readability, and an automatic ETA 2893-2 movement with a GMT complication that lets wearers track a second time zone—an essential feature for pilots and frequent travelers alike.
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  • The History:

Fortis is one of the few watchmakers in the world that remains, to this day, an independent company with a rich history in Swiss watchmaking. Fortis was founded in 1912 by Walter Vogt. In 1926, Fortis, in collaboration with watch inventor John Harwood, introduced the first automatic watch to go into production, thereby setting the stage for the emergence of major brands on the market today, such as Rolex, Omega, and others. Later, in 1940, Fortis pioneered the way for one of the first water-resistant watches ever built.

  • The Watch:

The Fortis Flieger GMT features a 40mm stainless steel case with a sapphire crystal and an exhibition case.  The black dial features large lumed Arabic numerals, a lumed Red Arrows logo at the 12 o’clock position, a date window at the 3 o’clock position, lumed sword-style hands, an orange GMT hand, and a 24-hour scale in the center of the dial.  The Flieger GMT is powered by an ETA 2893-2 automatic movement with a GMT complication.

  • The Details:

Included with this timepiece is the original stainless steel Fortis bracelet.
Specifications

Brand | Fortis

Reference | 596.10.148

Movement | ETA 2893-2

Model | Flieger GMT "Red Arrows"

Strap | Bracelet

Crystal | Sapphire

Style | Fleiger Watches

Case Width | 40mm

Case Height | 10.1mm

Lug Width | 20mm

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