Fortis
Fortis is luxury in its most functional form — raw, technical, and created for those who value reliability over flashy ostentation. These are professional-grade watches, rooted in an aerospace heritage, chosen by individuals who seek prestige with a true purpose.
Fortis
History by year
Start in Grenchen
Walter Vogt founds Fortis in Grenchen, Switzerland. He begins building a brand whose history will combine mechanical watchmaking with aviation and space exploration.
Automatic winding in mass production
Fortis introduces the Harwood Automatic watch into mass production, based on John Harwood's invention. The movement of the wrist provides the energy to wind the mechanism.
Official Cosmonauts
The Official Cosmonauts Chronograph becomes the official watch of the Russian space program. Fortis strengthens its position as a manufacturer of timepieces designed for use in demanding conditions.
New chapter: Novonaut
Fortis presents the Novonaut with the automatic Werk 17 caliber. The new chronograph builds on the legacy of the Official Cosmonauts, maintaining the readability and functional character of its predecessor.