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Fortis B-42 MarineMaster Lands

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Posted: Wed Jul 8th, 2009 11:59 pm

stew77
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Ok...so this acquisition caps a string of nice ones in a rather short period of time (for me especially - my bank account needs a breather big time...I must go into a resting period and coast for a while!!).

This one was a bit of a surprise to me because I stumbed into it on "the bay" and could not resist the great deal considering it has the excellent stainless steel bracelet that I had been wanting to get if I was ever able to find one at the right price....well opportunity struck and I picked this one up!! (I had previously been trying to purchase one with the rubber deployment strap...which is nice in its own way, but another buyer was willing to pay more...in the end, I ended up getting this one with the stainless bracelet for about the same price...very happy with how the deal turned out!!!

I have always liked Fortis timepieces (for at least the last 12 years or so), and have always wanted to own one. Bottom line...the B-42 MarineMaster has been a model that has just been calling to me and one that I want to own in both the Black dial (shown here) and in the Full Lume dial (love Paxman's Full Lume MarineMaster and have been constantly drooling everytime he posts his fantastic photos).

This is one of those timepieces that looks great in photos, but IMO...is even better in the flesh. You can really appreciate the fine detailed machining of the case, wonderful dual AR coating on the crystal which at some angles makes the crystal seem to disappear, and the stainless steel bracelet on this one is really nice (ultra comfortable with very tight link tolerances within the bracelet, solid end-links, and again...ultra tight bracelet to case tolerances). Very nice.

Some quick and dirty pics below...

...this one is definitely a classic keeper for me. (I know you guys have seen this one, but I can't talk about a new arrival without some PICS!!!).

Wrist Shots!!! (This is one of those classic, "just the right size" for my wrist watches...not to big....not too small).

Last edited on Thu Jul 9th, 2009 12:19 am by stew77

Posted: Thu Jul 9th, 2009 12:08 am

Skipdawg
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Great watch big congrats man. Enjoy that baby. ;)

Posted: Thu Jul 9th, 2009 12:10 am

scottran
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Very, very nice!! Congrats on a great watch!

Posted: Thu Jul 9th, 2009 12:41 am

stew77
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Thanks for the kind words and Congrats Skipdawg and Scott!!!

I will definitely enjoy this one!!!!

Posted: Thu Jul 9th, 2009 01:46 am

stormin13
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Superb looking watch Stew77! hand6.gifhand6.gif Once again your pictures are terrific and I enjoyed your write up, cheers. woohoo.gif

Posted: Thu Jul 9th, 2009 07:56 am

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Well played Stew. You are going to LOVE this watch if you don't already. Your notes are right on the money... so much to love with this model imho.:D

And just because I haven't thrown this cliche in a while: "WELCOME TO THE CLUB!"

Have fun with it, buddy!yourock.gif

Posted: Thu Jul 9th, 2009 07:56 am

Devin
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Looks great! hand6.gifhand6.gif

Posted: Thu Jul 9th, 2009 08:04 am

Tony Duronio
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A real beauty..congrats and enjoy it

Posted: Thu Jul 9th, 2009 08:32 am

chris s.
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Now thats a Sharp watch, Enjoy

Posted: Thu Jul 9th, 2009 10:13 am

KenC
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Outstanding....absolutely!!!

Posted: Thu Jul 9th, 2009 07:14 pm

stew77
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Thank you Stormin, Pax, Devin, Tony, Chris & Ken for the kind words and Congrats!

....and Pax...I will gladly accept your cliche "WELCOME TO THE CLUB!". Glad to be a part of it!!!

The Fortis MarineMaster is definitely a great timepiece!!

Posted: Thu Jul 9th, 2009 07:23 pm

Nabco
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Great pickup Stew, an awesome time piece...congrats

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