Fiyta
Shenzhen, China · Est. 1987
Founded by Shenzhen Fiyta Holdings Ltd.
Fiyta is China's only publicly listed watchmaker and the official timekeeper of the Chinese space programme, having accompanied every crewed Shenzhou mission since 2003. The Shenzhen-based brand bridges Chinese industrial capability with horological ambition, producing in-house movements and complications that have earned it a unique position in both national heritage and the global watch landscape.
- Founded
- 1987
- Headquarters
- Shenzhen, China
- Group
- Other
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Aerospace — The space programme collection — engineered for and worn by Chinese taikonauts on Shenzhou missions. Functional, tool-watch design with in-house movements rated for extreme conditions.
- Solo — In-house automatic collection showcasing Fiyta's proprietary movements, demonstrating the brand's growing manufacture capability beyond its space heritage.
- Classic — Refined dress watches featuring clean aesthetics and reliable automatic movements, representing accessible Chinese mechanical watchmaking at its best.
Timeline
- 1987 — Fiyta is founded in Shenzhen as a state-owned watch enterprise, initially focused on assembling and distributing mechanical watches in China.
- 2003 — Becomes the official watch of China's crewed space programme when Yang Liwei wears a Fiyta Aerospace chronograph aboard Shenzhou 5 — China's first crewed spaceflight.
- 2010 — Develops its first in-house automatic movement, the YH7, signalling a shift from assembly to genuine manufacture.
- 2016 — Exhibits at Baselworld, marking China's growing presence on the international horological stage.
- 2021 — Supplies timepieces for China's space station programme, continuing a two-decade partnership with the national aerospace authority.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fiyta
- Is Fiyta really used in space?
- Yes. Fiyta has been the official timekeeper of every Chinese crewed space mission since Shenzhou 5 in 2003, making it one of only a handful of watch brands with genuine spaceflight heritage alongside Omega and Fortis.
- Does Fiyta make its own movements?
- Fiyta produces several proprietary movements including the YH7 automatic calibre and has invested heavily in manufacture capability, though it also uses movements from Seagull and Swiss suppliers across its range.