Creating an in-house movement is no easy feat, but then to test it in space is another whole pursuit for greatness. This is exactly what Fortis has done with their new WERK-17 calibre. In collaboration with the Swedish Space Corporations, Fortis has put 13 of its WERK-17 movements into the stratosphere to ensure its column-wheel chronograph and 70 hour power reserve is truly ready…
Following on from the announcement of the Swiss watch manufacturer’s in-house WERK 17 movement, Fortis have now unveiled a new range of Fortis Stratoliner Space watches. The collection is designed as part of a new partnership with Fortis and the Swedish Space Corporation who together tested the WERK 17 movement to full capacity by launching it into the stratosphere to test its durability, reliability and precision.…
Tested by pilots and aviation enthusiasts worldwide, Fortis’ pilots watches, whether its the Fortis Flieger or the Fortis Aviatis, are considered some of the best in the world. In the video below, the Swiss watch manufacturer looks back at their history within aviation and explains their love of the skies, and why this love is only getting stronger. You can shop all the…
Following the overhaul of Fortis by Jupp Phillip in 2018, we have seen the Swiss watch manufacturer revive some of their most legendary designs including their iconic Flieger collection. The new Fortis Flieger watches beautifully revive the brand’s long-term connections with aviation launching models like the F-43 Bicompax watch, the Flieger Triple GMT and a series of gorgeous Flieger Midnight Blue watches. You can…
Jump back in time with Fortis and take a look at some of the technological feats the brand have accomplished since 1912, when 25-year-old Walter Vogt made his dream come true and founded a watch company in Grenchen. From the FORTIS Spacematic All Risks model, released in 1962 to the Fortis Stratoliner family in 1965, the Swiss watch manufacturer are no strangers to innovation and we’re certain the…