Above the Clouds

“Tool watches” is a modern term for functional watches that satisfy exacting demands. And alongside the brand’s traditional connection to aerospace, “tool watches” is the program to which Fortis is committed: “Our focus is on the tool watch in the upper premium segment,” explains owner Jupp Philipp. “Watches from Fortis are conceived to be highly luxurious and very functional – combined with sophisticated design.”

Philipp, who took the reins at Fortis in 2018, achieves these goals by beginning with his own expectations: “I have very precise ideas of what a watch ought to be. I don’t want to have to take too much care of it. I want to be able to wear it while playing sports. And I still have something of high quality on my wrist.”

These demands are fully upheld by the new products that Fortis is presenting at THE SHOW. One highlight is the “Flieger F-39 Midnight Blue” model. Thanks to a GMT bezel on its stainless steel case, this self-winding wristwatch enables its wearer to read the time in a second time zone. Contrasting colors and luminescent material make the distinctively styled dial particularly easy to read. An interesting feature is the “Synchroline” display, which facilitates the synchronization of several watches and is useful for pilots flying in formation.