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Historical Perspectives: The Other Space Watch, Fortis and the Russian Space Program
How a Swiss brand became ROSCOSMOS's official timekeeper while Omega dominated the narrative
Vuk Radic
November 07, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutes
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