Horological Meandering: Lifestyle Update

Larrykelley11 · 2026-02-01T01:13:49Z

Larrykelley11 celebrates completing Dry January with a Vesper martini and his Fortis Spaceman. Discover the watch's unique 1970s design and architectural inspiration.

Larrykelley11 shares a personal reflection on successfully completing 'Dry January,' an increasingly popular wellness challenge. His post not only celebrates a personal achievement but also offers a glimpse into his unique Fortis Spaceman timepiece, prompting community members to delve into its distinctive design and horological context. This article explores the intersection of personal milestones and the watches that mark them, as seen through the eyes of a dedicated collector.

I told the Boss, that apparently I only have one Problem…I received an eye roll!. Frankly, it wasn’t as difficult as I thought it would be, I had the urge to imbibe now and then but glad I waited.

A Vesper martini and my Fortis Spaceman to celebrate the occasion

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The Fortis Spaceman's unusual case shape, reminiscent of a brutalist aesthetic, was designed by Swiss architect André Le Marquand, who drew inspiration from a spaceman's helmet in the 1970s.
The Spaceman watch was produced by at least 5-6 different brands during its era, commonly featuring blue, brown, or white dials with accent colors typical of 1970s design.
The Fortis Spaceman shares a design sensibility with the Toledo and Chan brutalist style, highlighting a connection between watch design and architectural influences.
The author plans to continue a moderated approach to drinking by limiting it to weekends, viewing the experience as a 'cleansing' and making future imbibing feel more special.

The Discussion

S F

Feb 1, 2026

Fine mood to start Feb!

pkonos

Feb 1, 2026

That Fortis has a bit of the Toledo and Chan brutalist vibe, please tell us more about it !

Aquaracer1

Feb 1, 2026

We knew you could do it! 👏🏻

Larrykelley11

Feb 1, 2026

the Spaceman does have that unusual case shape as the T & C, that’s what caught my eye originally. The watch was designed by a Swiss architect /Andre Le Marquand who was inspired by a Spaceman’s helmet in the 1970’s. The watch was made by at least 5-6 different brands, they usually have blue, brown or white dials, the accent colors are typical from that timeframe. It’s totally fun IMO

Dr No

Feb 1, 2026

. . . W C Fields. 😀

KMII

Feb 1, 2026

So the problem was too few watches? 🧐😂🤦🏻‍♂️

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