Fortis Novonaut N-42 Cobalt Blue F2040012 - 2023
Fortis Novonaut N-42 Cobalt Blue F2040012
Fortis has a long and rich history, from the retailing of the world's first commercially sold automatic wristwatch in conjunction with Harwood, but is most known for its later exploits in space with the Cosmonaut series becoming the first official watch of the Russian Space Agency (ROSKOSMOS).
Built as a successor to this famed range of watches from Fortis, the Novonaut retains much of the aesthetic style of the Cosmonaut but adds in key changes to create one of the toughest and most capable tool watches out there.
Featuring a recycled stainless steel case measuring in at 42mm, topped with a ceramic bi-directional bezel with numerals applied with SuperLuminova X1 Lumicast, and is water resistant to 200m. The lovely cobalt blue dial features sub-dials fro running seconds, 30 minute counter and 12 hour counters, as well as day and date functionality with an emphasis on legibility. Powering it is the manufacture calibre Werk 17, with 60 hour power reserve and the kudos of being tested in space just in case you find yourself with tickets on Space X sometime soon.
Finishing it off is a stainless steel block bracelet with adjustable slide clasp.
This particular piece was purchased in November 2023 and presents in TZ Near Mint condition. The case is largely free of small marks, with a small scratch on the side of the lower right lug, and some minor hairlines, but that's about it. Please see images for full condition details.
Bracelet includes all links, and shows a few light desk diving marks.
All functions operating as they should, and remains under manufacturers warranty until 2028.
Includes box (shows some damage), inner cushion, warranty card dated November 2023, instruction booklet, spare links to complete the bracelet and WV cleaning cloth.
RRP is $5,250 USD, so around $7950 AUD before GST. Save big on this near-new example.
Brand: Fortis
Model #: F2040012
Year: 2023
Style: Chronograph
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case details: 42mm x 14.7mm
Movement: Werk 17 Self-Winding Mechanical Chronograph Movement
Dial: Cobalt Blue
Hands: Lumed
Paraphernalia: Box (shows some damage), inner cushion, warranty card dated November 2023, instruction booklet, spare links to complete the bracelet and WV cleaning cloth.
TZ Grading: Near Mint
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