Better known as the creators of the first automatic wristwatch, Swiss-born Fortis are a brand of many milestones. Founded in 1912 by Walter Vogt, the luxurious portfolio of Fortis is closely entwined with historical turning points across the horological, aeronautic and astronautic industries. Attesting to these connections, the brand has had a longstanding partnership with Russian space agency ROSCOSMOS and has collaborated with the likes of the Austrian Space Forum and the Swedish Space Corporation. With its confident, durable and innovative timepieces, Fortis has consistently pushed the boundaries of the watchmaking industry. 

After three decades of setting the gold standard in space with the iconic B-42 Official Cosmonauts, Fortis has released the Novonaut. Each watch is an odyssey, a revolution, and a new chapter in space exploration. As a nod to the brand’s origins, each watch features a matte ceramic bezel and a matte dial. To ensure maximum durability, the models are crafted only from the highest quality materials. 

Core Features of the Fortis Novonaut Collection: 

• Each Novonaunt watch has luminescent hands and indices to ensure its readability in low-light conditions. 
• Encasing each of the dials in this collection is a high-quality sapphire crystal. 
• Novonaut watches are fuelled by the space-approved Fortis Werk 17, packing a 60-hour power reserve. 
• All watches also feature a date display. 
• The Novonouts are also water resistant up to 200 metres. 

Model Specifications F2040008:

• The 42 mm case on this chronograph model is made of recycled stainless steel.
• The matte black dial exhibits applied SuperLuminova® X1 Lumicast numerals alongside luminous hour and minute hands. 
• Additional features to the dial are a stop second hand and counter pointer in Berlac fluor orange.  
• Framing the dial is a Bidirectional Sirius Bezel with Super-LumiNova markings. 
• The exhibition case back is made from recycled stainless steel and features an ultra-engraving of a space shuttle.   
• A recycled stainless steel block bracelet secures the watch to the wrist.
• To give the watch its high water resistance, the watch has a screw-down crown with a triple gasket system.
• The movement on the model is automatic with a power reserve of up to 60 hours.