{"title":"Forstner Watches","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForstner has extended its mission of reproducing classic, but long discontinued, vintage watch products, via the introduction of faithfully executed reissues of historic watches in addition to bracelets.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForstner watches not only reproduce some of the most quintessential watch designs of history, but also include historically correct bracelets of unparalleled quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"forstner-a-12-watch","title":"Forstner A-12 Watch - Now Discontinued","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Forstner A-12 is a faithful, yet updated, reinterpretation of a classic watch that has long been out of production: the Bulova Accutron Astronaut.  \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/tbt-bulova-accutron-astronaut-214-watch\/#gref\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/tbt-bulova-accutron-astronaut-214-watch\/#gref\"\u003eThe Astronaut was famously supplied to CIA test pilots flying the A-12\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/tbt-bulova-accutron-astronaut-214-watch\/#gref\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.fratellowatches.com\/tbt-bulova-accutron-astronaut-214-watch\/#gref\"\u003ethe first Mach 3+ capable aircraft), U.S. Air Force pilots on the X-15 hypersonic rocket-powered aircraft\u003c\/a\u003e, and flown in space on the early moon missions.  Astronauts also paired the Astronaut with the Forstner Komfit bracelet, when adorning the watch over their space suits.  Jacoby Bender (who acquired Forstner in the 1960s) likewise manufactured one of the Astronaut's bracelets, the Bullet Bracelet--one of the all-time classics for its unique angled-style links.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Forstner A-12 revives two classic designs - the vintage look of the Astronaut, along with a completely reworked and modernized JB Bullet Bracelet with Forstner's new milled clasp.   Here are some specifics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe watch:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFunctions: hours, minutes, GMT (independently adjustable).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCase\/dial: 39mm stainless steel \"flying saucer\" case (39mm lug-to-lug as well), 12.6mm thick.  18mm lug width.  Matte black dial with white markers filled with C3 luminova.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrystal:  domed sapphire with anti-reflective coating applied underneath the crystal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater resistant to 50M.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMovement: swiss Ronda 515-24HR.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAssembled in USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe bracelet: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecreation of classic JB Bullet Bracelet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5-link design, with alternating polished\/brushed finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAngled links, tapering from 20mm at lugs to 16mm at clasp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSolid links removable by single screw system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNew Forstner milled clasp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forstner Bands UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41012599029910,"sku":"FA12W","price":375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5956\/6211\/products\/forstner-a-12-watch-pre-order-927674.jpg?v=1644251375"},{"product_id":"forstner-pilot-ref-f-6b-346","title":"Forstner Pilot Ref. F-6B\/346","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most recognizable pilot watch designs of all time, the reference 6B\/346 has an incredible history, to say the least.  During the 1940s, the British Ministry of Defense (\"MOD\") released a series of watch specifications (called the 6B\/346) for \"a highly accurate time-piece, suitable for astro navigation purposes.\"  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specification required a matte black dial “marked with Arabic numerals from 1 to 12,”  minute markings “in white, with the exception of the four cardinal graduations, which are luminized,” a center-sweep seconds hand, stainless steel case, screw-down case back, water proofing (up to only 20ft at the time), and an inner soft iron shield to protect against magnetism (among other requirements).  Certain of the watches were fitted with a bonklip-style bracelet under Ref. 6B\/2763, just like the Forstner Klip.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral storied brands, most famously IWC and JLC, supplied watches to the MOD under this spec.  Forstner has released its own interpretation of this classic reference, under the Ref. 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