Fortis Official Cosmonauts Chronograph

The Official Cosmonauts Chronograph is a wristwatch by Fortis.

From this space chronograph by and by the whole Official Cosmonauts model range has been developed.

Since the beginning of the European-Russian space mission 1994, for the cosmonauts and astronauts an extraordinary ceremony takes place before their start into orbit. Because of its reliability, the crew receives the Fortis automatic chronograph as an official piece of equipment. The automatic chronograph movement is wound by the kinetic energy of the bearer and so ensures the independence of battery power - a mechanism that allows a precise measurement of time in emergency situations. With the embossing of their official emblems on the caseback, the Russian Space Agency and the Training Center Star City confirm the good quality of the chronographs.

Reference: 630.10.11, steel, black 630.10.12, steel, white 630.50.12, gold, white, limited to 100 pieces Movement: Self-winding chronograph movement Valjoux 7750, 28,800 A/h 25 jewels Precision regulation, Incabloc shock protection, Nivarox hairspring Decorated movement and rotor parts Power reserve 50 h Case: Stainless steel or gold Ø 38.0 mm, H ? mm Sapphire crystal with anti-glare treatment on both sides Screw-in caseback and crown Caseback embossing with the official emblems of the Russian space institutions Waterproof to 200 m Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds Day of week, date Chrono function Dial: Black or white Luminous numerals, indexes, hands with Superluminova Bracelet: Leather strap with tang-type buckle or stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp Warranty: 2 years

Literature

• Das ZEITGEFÜHL-Uhrenbuch; Author: Gerd-Lothar Reschke; ISBN 3-938607-61-0