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NOMOS Glashütte Autobahn neomatik 41 date sports grayvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Autobahn neomatik 41 date sports gray41mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Autobahn neomatik 41 date sports gray42 hoursh
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Autobahn neomatik 41 date sports gray100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Autobahn neomatik 41 date sports gray$5,690
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
10.5mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Titanium Legacy
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
60h
Jewels
27
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,690
$5,230

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Autobahn neomatik 41 date sports gray

The NOMOS Glashütte Autobahn neomatik 41 date sports gray is criticized by reviewers and owners for poor legibility stemming from slim, low-contrast hands and lume placement, which detracts from its automotive gauge aesthetic. Some owners find darker dials more versatile for everyday wear and to visually reduce the watch's presence on smaller wrists. On balance, the consensus is that legibility issues significantly impact the ownership experience at its $4,800 price point.

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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