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Linde Werdelin 3 Timer Black DialvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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3 Timer Black Dial
Linde Werdelin3 Timer Black Dial
MSRP $5,714
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
3 Timer Black Dial44mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
3 Timer Black Dial40h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
3 Timer Black Dial300m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
3 Timer Black Dial$5,714
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
15mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Titanium Legacy
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,714
$5,230

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What people say

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Linde Werdelin 3 Timer Black Dial

The Linde Werdelin 3 Timer Black Dial is praised for its attractive case with thoughtful functional and aesthetic elements, a textured dial with a global look, and an elegant yet manly strap design. Its GMT function, powered by an ETA 2893-A2 movement, allows for easy adjustment of a second timezone, and the bi-directional bezel enables tracking a third. Reviewers note the cool grey guilloché dial with rhodium-plated indexes and subdued hour markers and hands give it a formal appearance suitable for suits and sport. Owners report good wearability for its 44mm size and 300m water resistance. However, the lume is not as bright as on other models, and some find the brand polarizing with an aggressive, chunky design. The Linde Werdelin 3 Timer Black Dial is considered pricey for its ETA movement, and owners note poor resale value, recouping only 35-40%.

Fortis Novonaut N-42

Owners widely praise the Fortis B-42 Official Cosmonauts for its stunning fit and finish, excellent legibility, and a precise, grippy bezel, with one owner calling its bracelet the nicest they've ever owned. The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is described as a flawless beast with a WERK 17 column-wheel chronograph movement, featuring enhanced shock resistance and COSC adjustment, and is noted as a handsome tool watch with a beautiful dial and nice pusher action. However, the 42mm case of the B-42 wears larger than expected, and the Novonaut's 44mm case and chunky bracelet make it too large and heavy for many. The Fortis Titanium Legacy is a modern pilot's watch with a titanium case and bracelet, featuring a Kenissi WERK 13 movement with a 70-hour power reserve and three time zones. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Fortis Titanium Legacy for its robust tool watch design and advanced movement technology, despite some concerns about case size and bracelet adjustability.

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