
Novonaut
NOVONAUT
a new chapter in space exploration.
AFTER THREE DECADES OF SETTING THE GOLD STANDARD IN SPACE WITH THE ICONIC B-42 OFFICIAL COSMONAUTS, FORTIS PRESENTS THE NOVONAUT. THIS IS NOT JUST A WATCH; IT IS AN ODYSSEY.





The sirius bezel.
Made of ceramic, it‘s not just sleek – it‘s virtually unbreakable. SuperlumiNova® X1 adds unmatched brightness, making it the ideal companion for any challenge, day or night.

Like Stars in the Dark
Lumicast®X1 numerals round out this powerhouse, keeping you on course no matter where you are.

The first ever space-tested calibre
Fueled by the space-approved Fortis Werk 17, packing a 60-hour power arsenal, this column-wheel chronograph is a relentless machine.

The sirius bezel.
Made of ceramic, it‘s not just sleek – it‘s virtually unbreakable. SuperlumiNova® X1 adds unmatched brightness, making it the ideal companion for any challenge, day or night.

Like Stars in the Dark
Lumicast®X1 numerals round out this powerhouse, keeping you on course no matter where you are.

The first ever space-tested calibre
Fueled by the space-approved Fortis Werk 17, packing a 60-hour power arsenal, this column-wheel chronograph is a relentless machine.

The first ever space-tested calibre
Fueled by the space-approved Fortis Werk 17, packing a 60-hour power arsenal, this column-wheel chronograph is a relentless machine.

Like Stars in the Dark
Lumicast®X1 numerals round out this powerhouse, keeping you on course no matter where you are.

The sirius bezel.
Made of ceramic, it‘s not just sleek – it‘s virtually unbreakable. SuperlumiNova® X1 adds unmatched brightness, making it the ideal companion for any challenge, day or night.

The first ever space-tested calibre
Fueled by the space-approved Fortis Werk 17, packing a 60-hour power arsenal, this column-wheel chronograph is a relentless machine.

Like Stars in the Dark
Lumicast®X1 numerals round out this powerhouse, keeping you on course no matter where you are.

The sirius bezel.
Made of ceramic, it‘s not just sleek – it‘s virtually unbreakable. SuperlumiNova® X1 adds unmatched brightness, making it the ideal companion for any challenge, day or night.



60 hours Power Reserve
The Fortis Werk 17 Automatic Manufacture Calibre features a column wheel chronograph for enhanced reliability. Regulated to chronometer standards by the Fortis Watchmakers in Grenchen according to the Fortis Performance Requirements.
Werk 17: Going beyond
Werk 17 was tested in collaboration with the Swedish Space Corporation. The test consisted of a number of movements fixed on a gondola driven by a stratospheric balloon.
Tested by the swedish space corporation.
After the successful stratospheric balloon test Fortis and SSC have taken watch-movement-testing to the next level.

“I am constantly traveling and the Novonaut is the perfect companion & complement to my love for technical excellence”
Florian Lorenz | Cinematographer