Founded in 1912, Fortis has been producing a variety of timepieces from some of the first mass-produced automatic wristwatches to fliegers and most notably “space” watches. As the official supplier for the Russian Federal Space Agency since 1994 with its Cosmonauts series, Fortis has a long history of air and space travel.

The Aeromaster series is Fortis’s answer to the pilot tool watch. From their day-date to the chronograph variant, every model features a robust 42mm diameter case with a sapphire top crystal, screw-in strap, and bracelet bars as well as a 200m water resistance rating. This limited edition is no different and comes in a Royal Blue finish with the Swiss Air Force PC-7 Team insignia at the nine o’clock position: a rather fitting touch, showcasing the nine PC-7’s first flown in 1987*.

Beyond the more obvious details that acknowledge this as a commemorative model - to include the side plate denoting which of 300 you received - the PC-7 Team Aeromaster Day-Date distinguishes itself by use of a custom UW-31C movement that is chronometer-certified. Based on the ETA 2836, this self-winding movement has a 25-jewel count, frequency of 28,800 bph, and boasts a 42-hour power reserve. Much like the brand, this movement is sure to be a reliable companion whether traveling by land, air, or space.