The Graham Fortress Monopusher chronograph

Limited edition; Graham’s signature vintage style. Graham’s advanced chronograph—the Fortress Monopusher Limited Edition From the Swiss watchmakers who truly celebrate the chronograph complication is this series with an advanced monopusher chronograph While Swiss watchmaking has earned its fair share of credibility, and rightly so, one cannot forget the contributions made by British watchmakers back in the day. One such prominent personality was George Graham—an eminent British watchmaker and scientist, who always challenged standard norms. His best-known contributions to haute horlogerie are: the dead-beat-and-cylinder escapement, the mercury pendulum, and the start-and-stop device of the chronograph in 1725. The modern-day Graham brand draws from George Graham’s work with the chronograph complication, embracing a bold and quirky aesthetic. The most notable offering from the Swiss watchmakers is their Chronofighter collection that features the renowned brand signature: the chronograph trigger on the left side of the case, which guarantees the most instinctive and fastest use of the chronograph functions. Among the more recent editions of the Chronofighter template is the Fortress, which keeps the controls on the left-hand side of the watch case, but instead of the start-stop trigger, there’s a singular chronograph pusher. This monopusher chronograph comes in a 47mm stainless steel case and is available in dial variations of blue and black—each one a limited edition of 100 pieces only. Let’s take a closer look at what makes these different from the brand’s other offerings. MRP: ₹6,15,000 For more information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028899](tel:08725028899), [+91 8725028883](tel:08725028883) [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp]( Holding the fort: a resilient, oversized case in 47mm steel One may ask, what’s in a name? The Fortress upholds Graham’s love for aviation-themed product names. According to the brand, this moniker pays homage to the sturdy Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress—a four-engine heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC). Alternatively, the word ‘fortress’ may also evoke thoughts of military strongholds or castles and, by default, elicit images of strong buildings and impregnable structures. All of these associations are consistent with the tough nature of this new Graham model. And this is evident in the robust stainless steel case—measuring 47mm in diameter and 15mm in height—which almost acts like an armour for the watch. Partially brushed and partially polished—to retain the old-world charm of pilot’s watches of yore—it features sturdy lugs and sapphire crystal for the glass and caseback, and is water-resistant to 100m. The classic aviation-style crown and singular chronograph pusher emerging through it The one feature that catches the eye instantly is the onion-shaped crown, positioned on the left-hand side of the case. What makes it even more appealing is the single chronograph pusher or monopusher, which emerges through the crown, in order to maintain the refinement of this timekeeper. This makes it slightly less aggressive when compared with the Chronofighter, which stands out for its oversized ‘trigger’ mechanism that is reminiscent of arms and ammunition. The lone pusher of the Fortress starts, stops and resets the chronograph. In other words, it’s a one-stop controller for all of your stopwatch needs. By combining it with the crown, the case ends up with a clean, uncluttered profile. The benefits of chronograph controls on the left-hand side Although Graham are no strangers to placing the crown on the left flank of their timepieces, this is not without a substantial reason. A left-field design can also be eminently logical. A pusher on the left side of the case proves more intuitive when it comes to controlling a watch’s functions. When using a chronograph, the wearer observes the start of an event, actuates the stopwatch function and, thereafter, at the end of the event, halts the timer. The potential problem here is the human factor that could be subjective to many aspects influencing the time gap between witnessing an event and actually pressing the push-piece in order to activate the mechanism. The shorter the gap between observation and pressing the pusher; the more accurate the recorded elapsed time. The thumb is the fastest acting digit, hence with this design, a right-handed person will instinctively place their thumb first on the push-piece, and press it down with maximum force. Another key benefit of positioning the combined crown and monopusher on the left side is superior wearer comfort. Often when a watch is worn and the wearer flexes their wrist, the protrusions on the right flank of the case often dig into the wrist, which can be quite uncomfortable. The Fortress’s left-field approach completely omits such concerns. MRP: ₹6,15,000 For more information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028899](tel:08725028899), [+91 8725028883](tel:08725028883) [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp]( The display and the dial variations—black and grained or blue and sunray The Graham Fortress is available in a gorgeous, blue sunray dial, and another option with a more sombre, black, grained dial. Both versions feature bold, luminescent hour and minute hands, which complement the beige Super-LumiNova-coated oversized Arabic numerals. These are hand-applied and have been designed as a nod to the luminous numerals found in old pilot’s watches. The dial has two circular, snailed and brushed counters, a small seconds display at three o’clock and a 30-minute chronograph register at six o’clock, also with luminous indicators. There is a date window, which sits at nine o’clock, adjacent to the crown with the monopusher. These dials look stately when combined with the matt finish of the stainless steel case. The leather strap on each variant complements the dial colour. The powerhouse monopusher-chronograph, automatic movement within On flipping the watch over one can view the calibre G1750, a modified Valjoux 7750 base movement. The generous proportions of the watch do justice to this automatic mechanism that breathes life into the timepiece, and offers a power reserve of at least 48 hours, while beating at a frequency of 28,800vph. It is replete with the Incabloc shock absorber for improved accuracy, 25 jewels for smooth functioning and comes with classic decoration of perlage and Geneva stripes, along with a customised rotor. As watchmakers, Graham know their craft, and know how to do it differently. Their watches stand out quite effortlessly due to the thought that goes behind the execution. The Fortress Monopusher Limited Edition amplifies this ethos with its revolutionary leftfield approach to standard chronographs. [The Graham Fortress Monopusher Limited Edition.mp4]( VIDEO: Check out the details of the Graham Fortress and its advanced luminosity The Graham Fortress Monopusher Limited Edition in a nutshell - Case: Steel, 47mm - Glass: Sapphire crystal - Caseback: Sapphire crystal - Water resistance: 100m - Dial: Blue, sunray or black, grained; applied oversized Arabic numerals - Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, date - Movement: Automatic calibre G1750; 48-hour power reserve - Strap: Blue or black leather - Limited edition: 100 pieces each MRP: ₹6,15,000 For more information, please call our Luxury Watch Helpline on [+91 8725028899](tel:08725028899), [+91 8725028883](tel:08725028883) [Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp]( [Discover all chronographs from Graham]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( Ethos Watch Boutiques India's largest chain of luxury watch boutiques You are receiving this email because you signed up for communications on our website/at our store. 204-206, Second floor, Square One Mall, District Centre, Saket, New Delhi 110017 [Unsubscribe](