FORTIS Automatic big gents wristwatch in military-design in steel reference 595.10.46.1, Switzerland around 1995, self winding, frosted and screwed down case, original screwed down winding crown, blue tritium-dial, Arabic luminous numerals and indices, Date at 3, black luminous hands, rhodium plated movement, 25 jewels, precision adjustment, original bracelet with steel buckle enclosed, diameter approx. 40,5 mm, condition 2, property of a collector

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