Yes, this is the collaboration between Lorier and TGV. The pictures do not do this piece any justice. Once it’s on your wrist you don’t want to take it off. When the light hits those blue hands…stunning. 

This is my prized possession, as far as watches go. This piece used to belong to my late brother. It was given to him as a reward for graduating the Salvation Army rehab program. He was so proud of his accomplishment and was equally proud of this watch. In 2016 he eventually succumbed to his addictions and left this mortal coil. I found the watch and put it in a drawer because I didn’t know what to do with it. At that time I was not yet a watch enthusiast. I only owned one watch (a Timex that was gifted to me) which  I rarely wore. After a few years I stumbled back upon the watch and noticed it wasn’t ticking. Not knowing anything about watches and how they work, I went to YouTube to do some research. I learned a lot of things about different movements and how they work. I then realized i had a quartz movement and subsequently replaced the battery and off it went. The watch needed some work so I cleaned it up the best I could but decided not to alter the face. I left the scratches because I believe it tells a part of my brother’s story. I then fell down the rabbit hole of strap replacement and the infinite options available. The time I spent on the revitalization of this watch sparked an interest that has grown into a collection of around 25 watches and growing.

My Casio’s, Seiko’s, Hamilton’s…etc., may come and go but this will always remain. It’s the cheapest/poorest quality watch I own. I don’t even know who makes it. However it’s the most valuable watch I own and it is the Genesis of my addiction. 

I would love to have a US Military piece from 1974 (the year I was born) which would make it a piece worn by soldiers in the Vietnam War. I’m not sure how much I’d be willing to pay though. 

I am currently dealing with this scenario. I have five watches currently on the chopping block, none of which are to level of your Fortis, but I can’t seem to pull the trigger. FYI, these 5 watches I NEVER wear…NEVER, but part of me feels like I’d miss them if they were not in the watch box. I‘m talking about cheap and affordable watches that won’t fetch a lot of money, so I’m not looking to cash out. I have no sentimental or nostalgic ties to these watches so I wouldn’t be losing anything that means something to me. So why can’t I pull the trigger?

I can’t imagine what you are contemplating. That Fortis is one hell of a nice watch that will most likely fetch a nice price and probably has some sentimental value to you as well. Will the lust for the “Speedy“ outweigh any potential regret for losing the Fortis? Hopefully you can come up with a way to have both of them. Good luck!