The Fortis Vagabond V-40 Ships in 4-6 Weeks

With a rich history going back to 1912, Fortis is best known today for its rugged line of tool watches designed to deal with the harshest airborne and aquatic environments. The new Vagabond collection is a GMT watch built for the cosmopolitan, but it maintains a backward glance with an emphasis on the time at home. 

The new V-40 features a grade 5 titanium tonneau case with 200m of water resistance, a popular lightweight alloy prized for its tough nature. Stronger than pure commercial titanium, it’s commonly used in aerospace applications. The V-40’s dial, with alternating markers and numerals, is broken up by a white gold GMT ring designed to symbolize the preciousness of home. Available in two subtle shades of grey and a luxurious blue, the V-40 is an understated travel companion designed to conjure memories of home. Each variant is paired with a matching titanium block bracelet.

Powering the new Vagabond collection is the chronometer grade Werk 13, an automatic movement made by Tudor’s movement arm Kenissi. This Swiss-made caliber is COSC certified with 28 jewels, hacking, hand winding, “flyer” GMT (hour moves in hour increments), date, a frequency of 28,000 beats per hour, and a power reserve of at least 70 hours.