Pre-owned Fortis Stratoliner S-41 Blue Japan on Aviator Strap

Fortis is one of the few watchmakers in the world that remains, to this day an independent company with a rich history in Swiss watchmaking. Fortis was founded in 1912 by Walter Vogt. In 1926 Fortis, in collaboration with watch inventor, John Harwood, created the first automatic watch to be put into production, thus setting the stage for the likes of many major brands we see on the market today, such as Rolex, Omega, and more. Later, in 1940, Fortis pioneered the way for one of the first water-resistant watches ever built.

The all-new WERK 17 movement is a self-winding single column-wheel Chronograph purpose-built for space travel and tested in the Stratosphere. The WERK 17 boasts an incredible 60-hour power. The 41mm case is composed of recycled stainless steel construction with an exhibition case back. The Stratoliner S-41 features 200m of water resistance and a sapphire crystal with dual anti-reflective coating. The Blue Japan dial features three sub-registers at the 12, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, with a date window at the 3 o'clock position.

This Fortis Stratoliner S-41 Blue Japan includes the original outer box sleeve, the inner box, the strap-changing tool, the warranty card dated to a 2022 purchase date, the owner’s manual, and the original leather Fortis strap with deployant clasp.