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 Posted: Mon Aug 13th, 2007 11:13 am
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Paxman



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 I like Mark's comments on the differences between the two watches. As an owner of both a Sinn and a Fortis I will state my opinion that a Fortis lacks nothing when compared to Sinn. And I certainly am not implying Mark has made that distinction.

For this comparison I went Sinn simply because I find the dial more legible. I am certain either of the two would stand up to stiff punishment.

Sinn really does pack a lot of punch into their watches, designing them purposely to withstand extreme temperatures, magnetism and moisture. As for my 256TA, the thing is the only 7750 I have left and has never let me down though worn roughly from time to time.



Fortis in collaboration with Rosaviacosmos, the Russian Space Agency, has built their watches to withstand extreme conditions. I believe Fortis holds the distinction of having the first automatic winding chronograph in space. Fortis watches have also spent plenty of time in extravehicular space where temperatures can vary from -150C to +180C depending on whether or not you are in shadow or sunlight. Fortis has taken feedback directly from cosmonauts on their needs and performance.

While my Fortis is only a three hander and has only been with me  short while, I can say the watch is extremely solid inside and out. I too wondered at why Fortis commanded such a premium, but when I saw CJ's B-42 Marinemaster I knew the thing was virtually bombproof. The premium was well deserved...



So really this a toss up. I guess Fortis commands just as heavy a toll as Sinn and for good reason in my mind. I also just wanted to gratuitously post some pix of my pair...