While Fortis is a well-known name among horological enthusiasts and watch collectors, its name may not be as familiar to everyone. Fortis is one of the few watchmakers in the world that remains independent to this day, despite its 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 N-42 Novonaut features a 42mm stainless steel case with a sapphire crystal. The matte black dial features applied lumed numerals at the 12, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, with a date window at the 3 o'clock position. Powered by the in-house caliber WERK17 automatic movement, the N-42 features a 60-hour power reserve and a water resistance rating of 200 meters.
This certified pre-owned N-42 Novonaut Legacy Edition includes the original outer and inner boxes, the warranty card with serial number sticker, the certificate holder, warranty information card, and movement card, a Fortis strap-changing tool, a Fortis cleaning cloth, and the original stainless steel Fortis block bracelet.
