FORTIS Flieger F-43 Bicompax Petrol (43mm) Indigo Leather Aviator Strap

Better known as the creators of the first automatic wristwatch, Swiss-born Fortis are a brand of many milestones. Founded in 1912 by Walter Vogt, the luxurious portfolio of Fortis is closely entwined with historical turning points across the horological, aeronautic and astronautic industries. Attesting to these connections, the brand has had a longstanding partnership with Russian space agency ROSCOSMOS and has collaborated with the likes of the Austrian Space Forum and the Swedish Space Corporation. With its confident, durable and innovative timepieces, Fortis has consistently pushed the boundaries of the watchmaking industry. 

You don’t have to be a pilot to appreciate the function and quality of the Fortis Flieger. Each of its highly capable models is equipped with unique features such as the brand’s patented Brixtrack® and Synchroline® designs. To ensure maximum durability, the adventure-ready models are crafted only from the highest quality materials. 

Core Features of the Fortis Flieger Collection:

• Each Flieger watch has luminescent hands and indices to ensure its readability in low-light conditions. 
• Encasing each of the dials in this collection is a high-quality sapphire crystal. 
• All watches also feature a Brixtrack®, which is the brand’s signature hour and minute track. Brick-like baton indices are inset into the dial for a neater finish. 
• Flieger watches also feature a Synchroline® line that runs between the 11 and 1 o’clock markers, which facilitates watch synchronisation. 
• All watches also feature a date display. 
• The Fliegers are also water resistant up to 200 metres. 

Model Specifications F4240009:

• The elegant 43 mm case on this chronograph model is made of recycled stainless steel.
• The petrol green dial features two subdials. 
• Encircling the dial is a Brixtrack® track ring paired with silver-tone hour, minute and second hands.
• The hands and indices are luminescent. 
• Framing the dial is a unidirectional rotating 24-click GMT bezel which displays a second time zone. 
• An indigo-grey aviator leather strap secures the watch to the wrist.
• To give the watch its high water resistance, the watch has a screw-down crown with a triple gasket system.
• The movement on the model is automatic with a power reserve of up to 48 hours.