Fortis Releases Limited Edition Of The B-42 MarineMaster Chronograph Alarm C.O.S.C
The B-42 MarineMaster is one of the most prestigious Fortis ranges of models, established already in the 40’s. Like its historical forerunner the latest model line the B-42 MarineMaster collection, which offers a Day/Date, Chronograph and the C.O.S.C. certified Chronograph Alarm, feature highly precise Swiss mechanical movements with automatic winding. It fulfils all requirements of professional sports watches.
Fortis B-42 MarineMaster Chronograph Alarm C.O.S.C
The broad fluted turning bezel is the most recognizable trait of the entire collection. A double coated anti-reflective sapphire crystal allows perfect legibility not only underwater. The Fortis crown system improves newest Swiss technology to enjoy the comfort of water-resistance, similar as if the crown is tightly screwed. This new Fortis crown system has successfully passed extreme tests in vacuum and under specially pressurized conditions, in fresh water as well as saltwater. The three part steel case has a diameter of 42 mm and its water-resistance is tested to 200 m / 20 bar. A historic submarine motif is embossed on the case back and underlines the exclusivity of this Fortis jubilee edition.
The new Fortis B-42 MarineMaster stood (its major challange) on the wrists of two English fellows crossing the Atlantic Ocean this January till March as participants of the Atlantic Rowing Race.
The new Fortis B-42 MarineMaster stood (its major challange) on the wrists of two English fellows crossing the Atlantic Ocean this January till March as participants of the Atlantic Rowing Race, one of the world's toughest ocean rowing challenges and the ultimate test of mental strength and physical ability. This grueling race had started from La Gomera, Canary Islands and finished in Antigua, West Indies, 2,550 nautical miles away.
Limited Edition Fortis B-42 MarineMaster Chronograph Alarm C.O.S.C Specificatons
| Movement | FORTIS Chronograph Alarm Automatic calibre F 2001-5
13 ¼''' , 35 jewels, 28,800 semi-vibrations per hour Incabloc shock absorber, 2 barrels |
|---|---|
| Function | Chronograph, alarm, hour, minute, permanent small second
30 minute counter at pos. 12 h 12 hour counter at pos. 6 h, date and alarm ON / OFF indication at position 3 h |
| Case | Steel, three-parts, brushed, 42 mm case diameter
Broad fluted unidirectional turning bezel with 5-minute scale 120 divisions, luminous capsule at pos. 12 h Sapphire crystal anti-reflective coating on both sides Pusher protection, glass case back, crown with FORTIS Logo Individually numbered (xxx/300), limitation plate screwed to the side of the case, water-resistant 200 m / 20 bar |
| Dial/Hands | Matte black, flange with alarm-scale
Triangles at pos. 3 h next to the date and day indication illustrating the direction of rotating the crown for quick adjustment Arabic numerals, indices and hour / minute hands with Superluminova white, 30 minute counter at pos. 12 hour counter at pos. 6 h, alarm ON / OFF indication at pos. 3 h Chronograph function hands orange Chronograph-stop-second-hand orange with luminous dot Alarm arrow head and alarm ON window orange |
| Attachment | Silicone strap orange with folding clasp |
| Packaging | Leather box, pouch with FORTIS logo
Instruction manual with certificate of limitation International warranty card, C.O.S.C. testing certificate |
| Special Features | Limited Edition 300 pieces
First and worlds’ only mechanical alarm Chronometer C.O.S.C Special rotor engraved with the typical blue FORTIS stars design visible through glass case back Two spring barrels for independent power reserve Of the alarm and the chronograph |
Fortis B-42 MarineMaster Chronograph Specifications
| Movement | Automatic Swiss movement Valjoux 7750, 13 1/4 ''', 25 jewels
28,800 semi-vibrations per hour Fine timing device and Incabloc shock absorber |
|---|---|
| Functions | Chronograph, hour, minute, permanent small second
30 minute counter at pos. 12 h, 12 hour counter at pos. 6 h Day / date indication |
| Case | Steel brushed, three-parts, 42 mm case diameter
Unidirectional turning bezel with 15 minute scale and hour markers Luminous capsule blue afterglow at pos. 12 h Pusher protection, flange with hour scale 13 to 24 h Sapphire crystal anti-reflective on both sides Screw-down case back embossed with historic FORTIS motif Individually numbered, water-resistant 200 m / 20 bar |
| Dial/Hands | Matte black, flange with tachymetre scale
Triangles at pos. 3 h illustrating the direction of rotating the crown for quick adjustment Hands, Arabic numerals and indices with Superluminova white and blue afterglow in the darkness Chronograph second stop hand orange with luminous dot |
| Attachment | Rubber strap with folding clasp steel brushed
With FORTIS logo |
| Packaging | Leather box, pouch with FORTIS logo
Instruction manual, international warranty card |
| Special Features | Bezel designed for perfect operation adjustable in steps of half a minute
Screw-down case back embossed with historic FORTIS motif Light ocean blue afterglow of the luminous elements |
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