A beautiful and elegant 1960s Swiss-made Fortis Eden Roc manual-wind dress watch. This timepiece features a striking gold crosshair dial with raised faceted hour markers and elegant dauphine hands
Founded in 1912 by Walter Vogt in Grenchen, Switzerland, Fortis holds a legendary place in horological history. Renowned for partnering with John Harwood to create the world’s first mass-produced automatic wristwatch in 1926, Fortis later became an absolute pioneer in aviation and space exploration watches. This Eden Roc model represents the pinnacle of the brand's mid-century classic dress watch design—combining timeless aesthetics with historic Swiss reliability.
Case:
o Gold plated and back in stainless steel ref 2262
o Fine condition with strong geometry
o 34mm without crown / 42mm lug to lug / 8.5mm thickness / 19mm between lugs
o Plexiglass in good condition
Movement:
o Mechanical hand wind ETA 2390 - working well
Dial:
o Untouched cross golden
Band Material:
New 19mm dark black leather with golden generic buckle
Conclusion / Condition:
An elegant 1960s Fortis Eden Roc combining a stunning vintage crosshair design with a high-grade ETA manual movement, carrying the prestigious legacy of one of Switzerland's true pioneering watchmakers.
please see photos as they are part of the description.
No box or papers, no water proof test, sold as is, any question feel free for ask...
Keep in mind that it is a vintage watch, it is normal to be 1/2 minute early or late
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