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 Cosmonauts Steel A.M. is the latest in a longstanding series of space tool watches. It features a 42mm diameter steel case that’s a mixture of brushed surfaces and tastefully polished accents. From the classic tachymeter bezel to the ends of its polished screw-down pushers and crown, the Cosmonauts has never looked so elegant. This A.M. version has a sunburst patterned, silver dial with a triple register setup easily distinguished by their radial grooved settings. 

Inside the Cosmonauts Steel A.M. is the UW-50 automatic movement. Based on the ETA Valjoux 7750, this movement features a central seconds chronograph hand with a thirty-minute counter at the twelve and a twelve-hour counter opposite. With a frequency of 28,800 bph, it also features a smooth-running small seconds hand at nine o’clock and a day-date complication to boot. Other features include a 25-jewel count and a 48-hour power reserve. Much like the brand, this movement is sure to be a reliable companion whether traveling through land, air, or space.