FORTIS WWII Military Wristwatch 17 Jewels Ref. 4097 All Stainless-Steel Watch

FORTIS – Founded in 1912 by Walter Vogt in the city of Grenchen, Switzerland. Fortis is a Swiss watch company that is known for its high-quality mechanical watches, especially its aviation and diving watches. Fortis has a rich history in the aviation industry, having supplied watches to military and commercial pilots since the 1930s. During World War II, Fortis produced watches primarily for the military, including the Swiss Air Force and other military organizations. These watches were designed to be durable and reliable, with features such as luminous dials and chronograph functions that were useful for pilots. Fortis also produced civilian watches during the war. These watches were often simpler in design and functionality than the military models, but still reflected the high-quality and precision engineering that Fortis was known for. In 1994, Fortis became part of the Jupp Philipp Group, a Swiss-based holding company that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of luxury