Fortis Novonaut N-42
Finding alternatives to

Fortis Novonaut N-42

Ref. N-42

56 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
42mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$5,230
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Fortis Novonaut N-42 is the Bremont Supermarine Chrono ($6,850) — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto at $1,300 (vs $5,230 for the Novonaut N-42) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Norqain Adventure Chrono 41mm NHL Limited Edition is the standout microbrand take — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Grand Seiko SBGC253 ($13,200) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

56 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Norqain
Adventure Chrono 41mm NHL Limited Edition
41mm · Automatic$6,204
Racing chrono · Looks nearly identical
CWC
6BB-WR
42mm · Automatic$1,875
Common cross-shop · Racing chrono
Nivada Grenchen
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph
41mm · Automatic Chronograph$2,295
Racing chrono · Looks nearly identical
Fortis
Stratoliner S-41
41mm · Automatic$5,450
Shared caliber (Manufacture Caliber WERK 17) · Racing chrono
Fortis
Flieger F-41 Werk 7
41mm · Automatic$4,510
Pro diver · Looks nearly identical
Fortis
Flieger F-43 Bicompax
43mm · Automatic$4,180
Racing chrono · Looks nearly identical
Norqain
Adventure Sport Chrono 44mm DLC
44mm · Automatic$6,158
Racing chrono · Looks nearly identical
Marloe Watch Company
Atlantic
43mm · Automatic$888
Racing chrono · Looks nearly identical
Islander
Islander Bridgehampton Racing Chronograph with Asphalt Black Dial #ISL-234
40mm · Manual$599
Racing chrono · Looks nearly identical
Boldr
Expedition II
41mm · Automatic$699
Pro diver · Looks nearly identical
Yema
Navygraf Chrono
40mm · Automatic$1,999
Racing chrono · Visually similar
Norqain
Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm
42mm · Automatic$8,645
Racing chrono · Looks nearly identical
Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Bremont
Supermarine Chrono
43mm · Automatic$6,850
Racing chrono · Looks nearly identical
Bremont
Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph
42.5mm · Automatic$5,700
Racing chrono · Looks nearly identical
Longines
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM
42mm · Automatic$5,900
Racing chrono · Looks nearly identical
Seiko
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition
42.5mm · Automatic$3,000
Racing chrono · Looks nearly identical
Tudor
Pelagos FXD Chrono
43mm · Automatic$6,375
Racing chrono · Looks nearly identical
Longines
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK
42mm · Automatic$5,000
Racing chrono · Visually similar
Seiko
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
42.5mm · Automatic$3,000
Racing chrono · Looks nearly identical
Longines
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH
42mm · Automatic$3,700
Racing chrono · Visually similar
Bremont
Supernova
41mm · Automatic$8,250
Racing chrono · Visually similar
Hamilton
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono
42mm · Automatic$2,645
Racing chrono · Visually similar
Hamilton
Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono
42mm · Automatic$2,645
Racing chrono · Visually similar
Bell & Ross
BR V3-94 A521
43mm · Automatic$5,184
Racing chrono · Visually similar
Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Marathon
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
41mm · Automatic$1,300
Common cross-shop · Pro diver
Hamilton
Khaki Aviation Converter Auto Chrono
44mm · Automatic$2,445
Racing chrono · Looks nearly identical
Tissot
PR516
41mm · Manual$2,100
Racing chrono · Looks nearly identical
Hamilton
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono
44mm · Automatic$2,045
Racing chrono · Looks nearly identical
Hamilton
Khaki Field Auto Chrono
42mm · Automatic$2,175
Racing chrono · Looks nearly identical
Marathon
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
41mm · Automatic$1,400
Common cross-shop · Tool diver
Seiko
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph
42mm · Automatic$2,500
Racing chrono · Automatic
Seiko
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
39.5mm · Automatic$995
Racing chrono · Looks nearly identical
Seiko
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition
42mm · Automatic$2,500
Racing chrono · Automatic
Tissot
PRX
42mm · Automatic$2,150
Racing chrono · Automatic
Tissot
PR516
41mm · Automatic$2,150
Racing chrono · Automatic
Orient
AK04 Field Sport Watch
42.4mm · Automatic$325
Racing chrono · Visually similar
Pricier alternatives· 10

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Grand Seiko
SBGC253
44.5mm · Spring Drive$13,200
Racing chrono · Visually similar
Grand Seiko
SLGC009
43mm · Automatic$16,900
Racing chrono · Automatic
Linde Werdelin
Spidospeed Titanium – 3D Movement
44mm · Automatic$26,667
Racing chrono · Visually similar
Grand Seiko
SLGC001
43.2mm · Automatic$14,700
Racing chrono · Automatic
Bell & Ross
BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
42mm · Automatic$15,336
Racing chrono · Visually similar
Linde Werdelin
Spidospeed Carbon Green – 3D Movement
44mm · Automatic$25,397
Racing chrono · Automatic
Linde Werdelin
Spidolite Titanium – 3D Movement
44mm · Automatic$21,587
Visually similar · Automatic
Bell & Ross
BR-X1 ROSE GOLD & CERAMIC
45mm · Automatic$27,540
Racing chrono · Visually similar
Garrick
S3 Timepiece
42mm · Manual$41,212
Racing chrono · Same size
Bell & Ross
BR-05 Diamond
40mm · Automatic$24,829
Visually similar · Automatic
Looks like this· 10

Visually-adjacent picks pulled by the image-similarity engine. Quality varies — sometimes a true twin, sometimes just a rhyme.

Pagani Design
PD-1653
40mm · Automatic$125
Racing chrono · Visually similar
Sugess
Seestern Chrono S443/S445
38mm · Manual$399
Racing chrono · Looks nearly identical
Sugess
Automatic Chronograph S418-2
40mm · Automatic Chronograph$449
Racing chrono · Visually similar
Sugess
Chrono Heritage S423
40mm · Manual$499
Racing chrono · Similar size
Pagani Design
PD-YS029
42mm · Automatic$171
Visually similar · Automatic
Seestern
S443 Column Wheel Chronograph
40mm · Manual$10
Racing chrono · Visually similar
Pagani Design
PD-YS021
41mm · Automatic$125
Racing chrono · Automatic
Orient
Classic Watch
40mm · Automatic$245
Visually similar · Automatic
Orient
Symphony III
41.6mm · Automatic$240
Visually similar · Automatic
Orient
Sport Watch
41.9mm · Automatic$245
Visually similar · Automatic