Fortis 2020 Watch Releases

Jewellery & Watch News

Still exploring space, sky and ocean, Fortis have pulled it out the bag this year and we are incredibly excited to give you the rundown of all the latest Fortis watch releases for 2020. From brand new astronaut watches including the Fortis Official Cosmonauts Chronograph inspired by the first chronograph in open space, to a new series of Fortis Aeromaster pilot watches commemorating the PC-7 team, these remarkable new releases are destined for wrists of collectors.

Founded by Walter Vogt more than 100 years ago, Fortis watches are designed to be the most reliable and precise timepieces in the industry. The name Fortis itself is an adjective in Latin that translates to strong, lasting and brave, reflecting the brand’s own design objectives. These same principles remain alive within every new Fortis watch to this day alongside beautiful aesthetics, tough case designs and highly accurate Swiss made movements.

Before we explore all the new Fortis 2020 watch releases in more detail, don’t forget that as official stockists of the brand, all these new timepieces are available to order on the C W Sellors website. Get in touch with the team on 01335 453453 or at sales@cwsellors.com for any assistance or advice on our interest free finance and free next day delivery.

Fortis Official Cosmonauts Amadee-18

Designed in collaboration with the Austrian Space Forum, the Fortis Official Cosmonauts Amadee-18 commemorates the brand’s development of the first Mars-watch. Back in February 2018 in the Sultanate of Oman, the simulation of a Mars landing was conducted, and Fortis provided chronographs for the entire team. This new release sits in line with the original and features the logo decorated in reds and oranges to represent the sunrises and sunsets of Mars and Earth.

Specs:

Case Size: 44mm
Case Material: Black PVD coated steel
Bezel: Unidirectional
Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water Resistance: 200 metres
Dial: Matte black
Movement: UW-50 automatic winding
Complications: Chronograph, Day-Date, Tachymeter
Strap: Cordura
RRP: £3,600

Fortis Official Cosmonauts Chronograph & Day Date

Two Fortis Official Cosmonauts B-42 watches have been unveiled, one in the shape of a chronograph and the other a classic day date. The B-42 Official Cosmonauts is a design that has spent the most hours in both space and open space and remains part of the standard space equipment for the Russian Space Program. These two new designs remain just as reliable for pioneers of space and everyday life.

Specs:

Case Size: 44mm
Case Material: Brushed stainless steel
Bezel: Unidirectional
Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water Resistance: 200 metres
Dial: Matte black
Movement: UW-31 (Day-Date), UW-50 (Chronograph) automatic winding
Complications: Day-Date OR Chronograph, Day-Date and Tachymeter
Strap: Stainless steel
RRP: £1,980 (Day Date), £3,480 (Chronograph)

Fortis Stratoliner Ceramic

For their Stratoliner collection, inspired by the first watch made for space cowboys, we have three stunning new models including an all-black limited edition and a P.M and A.M duo. The Fortis Stratoliner All Black Limited Edition showcases a stunning black ceramic bezel with a matte grey dial. The P.M model similarly boasts a dark aesthetic for the night with a matte black dial and black strap while the bright A.M variation lights up the room with a white dial decorated in Superluminova.

Specs:

Case Size: 42mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Bezel: Fixed, ceramic
Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water Resistance: 200 metres
Dial: Matte grey (Limited Edition), Matte black (P.M), Matte white (A.M)
Movement: UW-50 automatic winding
Complications: Chronograph, Day-Date and Tachymeter
Strap: Cordura
RRP: £3,576 (P.M), £4,044 (A.M & Limited Edition)

Fortis Spacematic

The Spacematic family is almost as old as space travel itself and these two new Fortis Spacematic watches are inspired by the very first versions that went to one of the NASA Gemini crews. The first is the Fortis Spacematic Stealth White with a bright white matte dial and black PVD coated case while the second is the Fortis Spacematic Steel with a sleek and sophisticated black matte dial and classic stainless steel case.

Specs:

Case Size: 40mm
Case Material: Black PVD Steel (Stealth White), Stainless Steel (Steel)
Bezel: Fixed
Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water Resistance: 200 metres
Dial: Matte white (Stealth White), Matte black (Steel)
Movement: UW-31 automatic winding
Complications: Day-Date
Strap: Leather
RRP: £1,176 (Steel), £1,440 (Stealth White)

Fortis Aeromaster PC-7 Team Editions

Considered some of the best pilots in the world, the Swiss Air Force PC-7 team have been proudly wearing Fortis watches for over 15 years for their exceptional expertise towards precision, dynamics and elegance. These two new 300 piece limited editions, available in a chronograph format and day-date, have implemented the very same characteristics of those worn by the PC-7 team with a chronometer certified movement and two interchangeable straps.

Specs:

Case Size: 42mm
Case Material: Brushed stainless steel
Bezel: Fixed
Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water Resistance: 200 metres
Dial: Royal Blue
Movement: UW-31C (Day Date), UW-50C (Chronograph)
Complications: Day-Date OR Day-Date and Chronograph
Strap: Cordura and stainless steel
RRP: £2,250 (Day-Date), £4,050 (Chronograph)

Fortis Aeromaster Steel

Again, we have a two variations of the classic Fortis Aeromaster with day date or chronograph this time a non-limited edition and showcasing a classic pilots aesthetic for optimal legibility and functionality in the cockpit. Both the Fortis Aeromaster Steel Chronograph and the Fortis Aeromaster Steel Day Date feature classic stainless steel cases, matte black dial and three row linked stainless steel bracelets.

Specs:

Case Size: 42mm
Case Material: Brushed stainless steel
Bezel: Fixed
Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water Resistance: 200 metres
Dial: Matte black
Movement: UW-31 (Day Date), UW-50 (Chronograph)
Complications: Day-Date OR Day-Date and Chronograph
Strap: Stainless steel
RRP: £1,600 (Day-Date), £2,800 (Chronograph)

Fortis Aeromaster Professional Chronograph

Following in the same footsteps of the Aeromaster Steel, the Fortis Aeromaster Professional Chronograph showcases a classic pilots watch aesthetic but with a black PVD coated finish. The idea behind this design is that black coated watches allow less reflection making them even easier for pilots to read. Fortis do not use a conventional coating for their watches, but a stronger one with 2.5 micron making them less prone to scratches.

Specs:

Case Size: 42mm
Case Material: Black PVD coated steel
Bezel: Fixed
Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water Resistance: 200 metres
Dial: Matte black
Movement: UW-50
Complications: Day-Date and Chronograph
Strap: Cordura
RRP: £2,900

Fortis Aeromaster Old Radium

Lovers of vintage pilot watches will love the two new Fortis Aeromaster Old Radium watches, available in classic day-date or chronograph. The combination of the dark brown leather strap and the vintage inspired beige coloured old radium brings to life a stunning retro pilots design where vintage meets the perfection of modernity.

Specs:

Case Size: 42mm
Case Material: Brushed stainless steel
Bezel: Fixed
Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water Resistance: 200 metres
Dial: Matte black
Movement: UW-31 (Day Date), UW-50 (Chronograph)
Complications: Day-Date OR Day-Date and Chronograph
Strap: Leather
RRP: £1,480 (Day-Date), £2,700 (Chronograph)

Fortis Aeromaster Stealth Day-Date

The last instalment of the Aeromaster collection, the Fortis Aeromaster Stealth has similar specifications to the Old Radium but comes with a black PVD coated case. Just like all PVD Fortis watches, the case is coated using 2.5 micron for excellent scratch resistance and completed by vintage inspired beige numerals and indices and a comfy black Cordura strap.

Specs:

Case Size: 42mm
Case Material: Black PVD coated steel
Bezel: Fixed
Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water Resistance: 200 metres
Dial: Matte black
Movement: UW-31
Complications: Day-Date
Strap: Cordura
RRP: £2,040

Fortis Pilot Classic

Added to their classic Pilot family is three new designs decorated with deep black dials, large numerals and a nostalgic case shape inspired by the early 30’s and 40’s. The three variations include the Pilot Classic Second with a small seconds dial at 6 o clock, the Pilot Classic Date with a date window at 3 o clock and a Pilot Classic Chronograph with 30 minutes counter, 12 hours counter and central chronograph seconds.

Specs:

Case Size: 40mm (Second and Date), 41mm (Chronograph)
Case Material: Stainless steel
Bezel: Fixed
Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water Resistance: 50 metres
Dial: Matte black
Movement: UW-33 (Second), UW-32 (Date), UW-52 (Chronograph)
Complications: Day-Date
Strap: Cordura
RRP: £1,400 (Date), £1,500 (Second), £2,700 (Chronograph)

Fortis Marinemaster Chronograph

Last but certainly not least is a trio of Fortis Marinemaster Chronographs, each with their own choice of a yellow, silver or blue accented bezel and dial. Iconic in design, these remarkable new releases are renowned for their signature bezel that allows you to monitor your oxygen levels underwater while the chronograph leaves room for pilots or sportsmen to time manoeuvres and events.

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