[Review] Foliot Brings Fresh Take On GMT With New Stratonaut

Foliot (it’s a soft “t”) Watches is a new brand started by a software engineer with a passion for watches. His love for travel made it a no-brainer to start the brand off with an adventure-ready GMT watch that’s capable of tracking five different time zones thanks to some crafty hand design. First thing’s first, what is a foliot? The brand is named after an old style of escapement called the “verge and foliot,” which were the predecessors to the modern-day balance wheel and pallet fork. It’s a cool callback to the beginning of watchmaking.

Today, we’re looking at Foliot’s Stratonaut — a 41mm stainless steel watch that’s water resistant to a very respectable 200 meters. The Stratonaut features a classic and bold design with three available dial colors. I enjoyed spending time with all three — the classic black dial, vibrant sunburst blue with gilt accents, and a handsome black/gilt version.