The Wristwatch Field Guide

RZE Fortitude GMT

The RZE Fortitude GMT is a current-production pilot watch with a titanium (ultrahex hardened coating) case, finished with ultrahex hardened coating (~1200hv). It is priced well under the $1,990 median for the category. It ships on a matching exotic-material bracelet rather than a strap.

Exotic-material pilot watchesTitaniumGMTUnder $5,000
Price
$699
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Titanium (UltraHex hardened coating)
Water resistance
100 m
Type
Pilot
Case diameter
41.0 mm
Thickness
12 mm
Lug-to-lug
47 mm
Origin
Singapore
Movement
True GMT automatic
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Power reserve
42h
Complications
GMT
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
UltraHex hardened coating (~1200Hv)
Caseback
Titanium
Nickel-free
Not verified (clasp or buckle material not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Solid titanium bracelet with UltraHex coating, 316L deployment clasp, quick-release lugs
Matching bracelet
Standard
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
No
Dial
Nighthawk, Crimson Red, Turboteal
Dial colours
Red
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
Availability
Offered
Status
Current (between batches)
Not published
Reference, Weight, Hardness, Construction
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: RZE (Fortitude GMT) Maker / listing ↗
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case material of the RZE Fortitude GMT?

The RZE Fortitude GMT has a titanium (ultrahex hardened coating) case with a titanium caseback. It is recorded at medium confidence pending a maker-stated material.

What size is the RZE Fortitude GMT?

It is 41.0 mm in diameter, 12 mm thick, 47 mm lug to lug, and water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the RZE Fortitude GMT cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $699.

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