Working in collaboration with the Manufacture La Joux-Perret, Fortis launches its new caliber 17 on its maiden flight. The primary journey will happen in an aptly named timepiece itself impressed by the skies, within the Stratoliner S-41.

Uncovered to the intense situations within the stratosphere, the automated chronograph motion amasses an influence reserve of 60 hours and is supplied with a column-wheel. Along with the cease watch performance, the watch presents a date and weekday indication situated at 3 o’clock on the white or grey dial.

Luminous markers in mild blue additionally point out time intervals necessary for house journey. These flights might be divided into three phases: an ascent section of as much as 90 minutes, a takeoff section lasting as much as 90 seconds, and the interval of zero gravity, which lasts as much as a most of quarter-hour.

The Stratoliner S-41 embarks on its journey to outer environment in a stainless-steel case which has a diameter of 41 mm and a water-resistance of 200 meters. It retails for $5,150.

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