History :

From its 1912 beginning in Grechen, Switzerland, FORTIS has set the pace for others to follow. As the manufacturer of the world's first automatic watch in series production to the creation of the world's first automatic alarm, to having the disctinction of being the world's first chronograph in open space, Fortis has been a leader both on land and in space. For more than 95 years, Fortis has been known for its production of well-made Swiss timepieces. Today Fortis's automatic watches feature sporty designs, are constructed with robust materials, and functionally is given the highest priority.