The Wristwatch Field Guide

RZE Fortitude

Archive · used only

The RZE Fortitude is a discontinued pilot watch with a grey grade 2 case, finished with ultrahex coating. It measures 41.0 mm across, 12.45 mm thick, 48 mm lug to lug, 115 g, and is water resistant to 100 m. Inside is the Seiko NH35A automatic movement, with ~41 h power reserve. Complications: Date. Priced from $599 (approx (EUR 599)). Brand origin: Singapore. No longer offered new; listed here as an archive reference for the used market.

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Reference
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Type
Pilot
Price
$599 · approx (EUR 599)
Case diameter
41.0 mm
Thickness
12.45 mm
Lug-to-lug
48 mm
Water resistance
100 m
Weight
115 g (with bracelet)
Origin
Singapore
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Power reserve
~41 h
Complications
Date
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Grade 2
Colour
Grey
Hardness
–
Construction
–
Surface treatment
UltraHex coating
Caseback
Titanium
Nickel-free
No (steel contact)
Bracelet / strap
Titanium bracelet (UltraHex)
Matching bracelet
Standard
Crystal
Sapphire, inner AR
Display back
No
Dial
Various
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
No longer offered
Status
Discontinued; RZE line continues as Fortitude GMT (from $699)
High confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Time+Tide / RZE (maker, dimensions) Maker / listing ↗
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Frequently asked questions

Is the RZE Fortitude nickel-free?

No. At least one part that touches the skin is nickel-bearing steel (commonly the caseback or clasp), so the guide does not mark it nickel-free.

What is the case material of the RZE Fortitude?

The RZE Fortitude has a grey grade 2 case with a titanium caseback. This is confirmed against the maker spec.

What size is the RZE Fortitude?

It is 41.0 mm in diameter, 12.45 mm thick, 48 mm lug to lug, and water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the RZE Fortitude weigh?

About 115 g (w/ bracelet).

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

It is no longer offered new; the guide keeps it as an archive reference for the used market, and it listed from $599 when current.

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