Fortis Archives - Time+Tide Watches

14.03.26

Fortis adds a new layer of toughness to the Marinemaster

Fortis looks to upgrade the toughness of its deep-sea diver with a new DLC coating that also gives it a monochrome look.

Watch Education

22.02.26

The ultimate watch hand style guide

Wondering what the hands on your watch are called? Chances are, we'll have the answer here.

The Fortis Stratoliner Reentry Edition blazes a path with unique energy

Hands On

05.12.25

The Fortis Stratoliner Reentry Edition blazes a path with unique energy

We talk a lot about getting up into space and what we do when we're up there, but we never talk about what it takes…

Fortis’ fliegers for the 21st century, like this F-43 Triple GMT, are now in the Time+Tide Shop!

In The Shop

08.11.25

Fortis’ fliegers for the 21st century, like this F-43 Triple GMT, are now in the Time+Tide Shop!

Designed in collaboration with the Swiss Air Force., Fortis' Flieger collection is super-legibile and tough: this GMT is a particular standout.

11 of the best space watches to launch you beyond the stratosphere

Lists

15.04.25

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11 of the best space watches to launch you beyond the stratosphere

With space travel seemingly on the rise you might want to prepare for it by getting the right watch for the occasion now.

Taking to the skies – these are 6 of the best flieger watches

Buying Guides

01.01.25

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Taking to the skies – these are 6 of the best flieger watches

This particular niche of pilot's watches has become a sought-after category in itself.

Andrew & Zach pick the best watches at Windup Watch Fair New York – we need your vote for the winner!

Video

24.10.24

Andrew & Zach pick the best watches at Windup Watch Fair New York – we need your vote for the winner!

Andrew and Zach go head-to-head to pick the best dive watch, dress watch, field watch, and do-it-all GADA watch at Windup New York.

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax Fratello Capsule Edition is the publication’s latest collaboration

Introducing

19.10.23

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The Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax Fratello Capsule Edition is the publication’s latest collaboration

Adorned with touches of orange, Fratello and Fortis introduce a large flieger chronograph with a funky brown dial.

Six manufacturers that ditched industry giants for Kenissi movements

Lists

05.09.22

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Six manufacturers that ditched industry giants for Kenissi movements

Initially introduced as the maker of Tudor’s in-house calibres, Kenissi is becoming a manufacturing powerhouse, becoming involved with an ever-growing number of brands. After Tudor’s…

The Fortis Stratoliner S-41 packs space-age looks and an important new movement

Pop Culture

20.08.22

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The Fortis Stratoliner S-41 packs space-age looks and an important new movement

It’s always an exciting time when a company introduces a brand new model and a brand new movement at the same time, and it’s no…

The Fortis Flieger F-39 is a capable alt-take on a pilot’s watch

Hands On

06.08.22

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The Fortis Flieger F-39 is a capable alt-take on a pilot’s watch

Fortis has taken inspiration from the heavens for years, whether that be via space flights, or through creating impressive pilot’s watches. Starting in the late 80s,…

Hands On

15.06.22

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HANDS-ON: The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 has no business being this underrated

Big, bold and built like a tank. That’s the condensed version of the new Fortis Marinemaster M-44, which is a take on the best adventure…

Hands On

14.05.22

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HANDS-ON: The new Fortis Stratoliner collection ramps up their extraterrestrial adventures

Having a legitimate link to space travel is a big deal for watch brands, and Fortis are one of a handful of brands who can…

Why Fortis is sending their latest new movement into space

News

19.04.22

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Why Fortis is sending their latest new movement into space

Fortis is no stranger to outer space. The 1962 Spacematic presented to Gemini astronauts paved the way for Fortis’ space-dwelling endeavours, before partnering cosmonaut expeditions…