Fortis becomes Official Timekeeper of Swiss Handball
Fortis becomes the first Official Timekeeper in the history of the Swiss Handball Federation, bringing together Swiss watchmaking and elite sport through precision, reliability and timing.
Fortis is the first Official Timekeeper in the more than 50-year history of the Swiss Handball Federation.
A partnership bringing together Swiss elite sport and a watchmaker that has spent generations creating mechanical tool watches for demanding environments.
When every second counts
A rocket launch begins long before the countdown. Systems are checked. Procedures are repeated. Every movement has been rehearsed. Once the countdown starts, there is no room for uncertainty. People, equipment and timing have to work.
We know that world at Fortis. For over a century, we have developed mechanical tool watches for people who depend on their equipment. Our watches have accompanied pilots and astronauts, faced the forces of real rocket missions and today rank among the most widely worn mechanical watches in space. Reliability matters most when the pressure rises.
From countdown to throw-off
The minutes before an international handball match carry a similar focus. Final instructions are given. Players prepare. Concentration builds. Then comes the throw-off.
From that moment, every second matters.
Speed, physical contact and split-second decisions define the game. Movements have to be precise. Reactions have to be immediate. Sixty minutes demand complete focus from players, coaches and referees.
That is where our worlds meet.
Precision, durability and trust have always been central to a Fortis tool watch. Elite sport demands the same standards. Preparation creates confidence. Reliable equipment provides certainty. When the decisive moment arrives, everything has to perform.
Fortis x Swiss Handball Federation
As Official Timekeeper, Fortis will accompany the Swiss national teams and selected Swiss Handball Federation events.
For us, this partnership brings together Swiss watchmaking and Swiss elite sport in a way that makes sense.
Handball is fast, physical and direct. Time is part of the game. Seconds shape attacks, penalties and decisive plays. Sometimes, they separate victory from defeat.
That is why Swiss Handball and Fortis belong together.
We are delighted to be joining the Swiss Handball Federation as its Official Timekeeper.
