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 the 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 from only the highest quality materials. 

Core Features of the Fortis Novonaut Collection:

• Each Novonaut 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.
• Novonaur watches are fuelled by the space-approved Fortis Werk 17, packing a 60-hour power reserve. 
• All watches feature a date display.
• The Novonauts are also water-resistant up to 200 metres (20 bar).

Model Specifications F2040017:

• This chronograph model exhibits a matte black dial with three sub-dials and a day-date aperture at 3 o'clock. 
• The dial also features applied Lumicast® X1 numerals, 3N gold-plated hour and minute hands with Super-LumiNova® X1, a 3N gold-plated sweep second hand with a Super-LumiNova X1® bull's eye and 3N gold-plated counter hands with Super-LumiNova® X1.
• A titanium case, with a matte black Sirius bezel, frames the dial. The case measures 42mm in diameter. 
• The titanium case back features an ultra-engraving of a rocket ship. 
• The watch is finished with a titanium block bracelet. The strap fastens with a titanium slide clasp with an integrated micro-adjustment system. 
• The screw-down crown, with a triple gasket system, ensures the watch is water-resistant up to 200 metres (20 bar).
• Movement Type - Automatic with a 60-hour power reserve. 
• Calibre - Space-approved Werk 17.