Fortis Watch Repairs
Premier Watch Repairs Service Specialist
Premier Watch Repair's specialist in the service and repair of high quality watches. Callers are welcome to call by confirmed appointment only, to book an appointment please,
Fortis Watch Repairs and Servicing
Premier Watch Repair's specialise in Fortis watch repair and service and service and repair Fortis watches across the range.
The procedure for a Fortis watch repair and service is to disassemble the movement completely. Every component is inspected and ultrasonically cleaned to remove all trace of dry oil and other deposits. After cleaning and drying, your Fortis is reassembled and lubricated with the correct grade Swiss oils before testing and regulation.
Our MBHI accredited watchmakers have access to original Fortis parts including, clasps, crown, and sapphire crystals.
Your Fortis watch repair or service is completed on the premises using the latest pressure testing equipment ensuring your Fortis is resealed to Fortis Specification finally we use specialist timing software to time your Fortis in 6 positions.
All service work to your Oris is supported by our 12 month guarantee.
A selection of some recent models we have worked on:-
- Fortis Amadee 20 B42 Automatic Chronograph
- Fortis Spacematic Limited Edition Automatic
- Fortis Fleiger Automatic
- Fortis Cosmonauts Chronograph
- Fortis Aviator
- Fortis B42 Roscosmos Automatic
- Fortis Flieger 5951046
- Fortis 65310158 Automatic Square Wrist Watch Black 0092
- Fortis Official Cosmonauts Chronograph Automatik Herrenuhr Ref 60222142
- Fortis Chronograph Fortis Flieger 62210141
- Vintage Fortis Marinemaster 8001 Valjoux 72 Diver
- Fortis GMT 61122148 200M Deployment Bracelet Cosmonaut Pilot Watch
- Fortis Tycoon Chronograph Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch 90421173
About Fortis
Fortis was founded by Walter Vogt in 1912. Twelve years after its establishment, Vogt set up production with John Harwood, inventor of the automatic wristwatch. In 1926, Fortis released the patented Harwood Automatic, the first self-winding wristwatch, at Baselworld. In 1937, Fortis commemorated the company's 25th anniversary by manufacturing and marketing its first chronographs, including the Rolls and the Autorist. The Autorist was also designed by John Harwood and used the movement of the strap to power the watch. By 1943,Fortis introduced some of the world's first waterproof watches with the Fortissimo models.
Official Cosmonauts Chronograph Automatic photo. Lemania 5100 movt.
Fortis B-42 Marinemaster, Official Cosmonauts 20 ATM , PVD Titanium coated , carbon fiber dial, Powered by Automatic ETA-2836-2
In 1962 the Spacematic automatic was constructed to hold up in extreme conditions and temperature changes. The watch was tested by the seven members of a US space mission. In 1994 Fortis introduced strict endurance tests. This same year the Star City Training Center chose the Fortis Official Cosmonauts Chronograph as part of its issued equipment. Fortis automatic wristwatches have proven their space capability inside and outside of the protection of the space station. Since 1994 Fortis has been the exclusive supplier of crewed space missions authorized by the Russian Federal Space Agency. In 1997 the same watch, the Fortis Official Cosmonauts Chronograph, became the official watch of the German-Russian space mission MIR 97.
During Fortis' 75th anniversary year, it introduced a new edition of the Flieger automatic collection.
In 2004, the Flieger Chronograph was awarded the inaugural trophy of the European Aviation Watch of the Year.
Fortis has supplied unique watches to many military squadrons worldwide, including:
- Jagdgeschwader (Germany)
- Swiss 11 Fighters (Switzerland)
- Hellenic Tigers (Greece)
- NATO Forces (Hungary)
- Immelmann 51 (Germany)
- Thunder Tiger Aerobatic Team (Taiwan)
- Papa Squadron (Hungary)
In 1994, Fortis became the equipment supplier of the Juri-Gagarin-Kosmonautentrainingszentrums, which is a cosmonaut training centre in Russia. During a docking manoeuvre of the U.S. Space Shuttle Atlantis in September 1994, the model "Official Cosmonauts Chronograph" was worn on the space station Mir by the cosmonauts during the mission Sojus TM-19.
In 1998, FORTIS launched the development of the world's automatic chronograph with mechanical alarm function, which was patented with the patent number EP 0806712. The construction of this watch was done by Zurich watch engineer Paul Gerber.
In 2017, FORTIS experienced some financial difficulties. The company filed for definitive debt restructuring moratorium. Soon afterwards, the company brand and location was taken over by a private investor and FORTIS fan, Mr. Jupp Philipp. This led to the renaming of FORTIS Uhren AG into FORTIS Watches AG.
Awards
- 1956: Swiss Chronometer Award (Manager Alarm)
- 1988: iF product design award (Logo Swiss, Edition Blaupunkt)
- 1988: iF product design award (Fever Collection)
- 1994: GCTC Certificate (Space Certification) (Cosmonauts Chronograph)
- 2001: Medal of Honour: Star of the Blue Planet
- 2001: International Watch Award ('Official Cosmonauts Chronograph)
- 2001: Watch of the Year 4th (Aviation Chronograph Alarm)
- 2001: Goldene Unruh 2nd place (Watch Magazine & Focus Aviation Chronograph)
- 2001: Watch of the Year 7th (B-42 Aviation Chronograph)
- 2003: Goldene Unruh 3rd place (Watch Magazine & Focus B-42 Pilot Professional Chronograph Alarm)[14]
- 2004: European Aviation Watch Award 1st & 2nd, Volez! (Aviation Chronograph & Aviation Chronograph Lady)
- 2004: European Aviation Watch 2nd, Volez! (B-42 Official Cosmonauts Chronograph')
- 2008: Best Brands 3rd, Flugrevue Aviation Watches
- 2009: Good Design Award (Spaceleader Chronograph)
- 2010: Focus Open Silver (Spaceleader Chronograph)
- 2011: German Design Award Nominee (Spaceleader Chronograph)
- 2012: red dot design award (B-47 Big Black)
- 2013: German Design Award Nominee (B-47 Big Black)
- 2013: Chrono Award - Premium Class (F-43 AVIATION Alarm GMT Certified Chronometer)
- 2020: Top
Premier Watch Repairs use genuine parts , all service repairs are supported by our 12 month guarantee.
If you wish to have your Fortis serviced with PWR please ORDER SERVICE PACK Or BOOK AN APPOINTMENT