Fortis Novonaut N-42 Halo Edition Automatic – F2040022

The FORTIS Novonaut N-42 Halo Blue Edition combines a cool, contemporary color palette with advanced luminescence and space-tested chronograph performance. Its 42mm case, crafted from recycled stainless steel, frames a full Lumicast® X1 dial accented by contrasting blue chronograph subdials, creating a distinctive panda-style design that remains crisp in daylight and transforms into a brilliant luminous display after dark. The bidirectional ceramic Sirius bezel, enhanced with Super-LumiNova® X1, complements the dial’s striking blue glow, while metallic hands with Super-LumiNova® X1 ensure excellent legibility. Powering this exceptional timepiece is the FORTIS Werk 17 TR automatic manufacture Caliber, a chronometer featuring a column-wheel chronograph, day-date display, and an impressive 70-hour power reserve. Its free-sprung variable-inertia regulation system allows precise adjustment through mass screws on the balance wheel, while a two-point balance bridge enhances stability against shocks and vibration. Building on a movement tested in the stratosphere and during a rocket mission with the Swedish Space Corporation, the Werk 17 TR reflects FORTIS’ commitment to robust, high-performance engineering. Measuring 42mm in diameter and 15mm thick, the watch offers 200-meter water resistance, a screw-down crown with a triple-gasket system, quickset pushers, and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides. A smoked sapphire caseback reveals a rocket detail, adding to its adventurous character. The blue hybrid strap pairs durable textile on the outside with comfortable FKM rubber underneath, secured by a stainless steel pin buckle and screw-pin attachment system. Bold yet refined, the FORTIS Novonaut Halo Blue is built to stand out in any light.