Side by side

Ikepod KawsvsFortis Novonaut N-42

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Kaws
IkepodKaws
MSRP $29,700
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kaws44mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Kaws40h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Kaws100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Kaws$29,700
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Titanium
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Titanium Legacy

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$29,700
$5,230

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Ikepod Kaws vs Fortis Novonaut N-42 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Ikepod Kaws

Owners are divided on the Ikepod Kaws, with some finding its design akin to a toy watch and questioning its artistic merit, while others appreciate it specifically as a Kaws collaboration, though some still feel the execution could be improved. One owner describes the watch as having a meaningless collaboration and poor execution, looking like a toy and being terrible, while another finds the Kaws aesthetic worse on a watch. On balance, the consensus among owners is that the Ikepod Kaws is a polarizing piece, with its appeal largely dependent on individual appreciation for the Kaws artistic style.

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.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.