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AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited EditionvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition
AVI-8Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition
MSRP $450
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition40h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition50m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition$450
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
15mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Bronze
Titanium Legacy

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$5,230

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What people say

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AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition

The AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition is praised for its comfortable 39mm proportions and the warm, evolving character of its bronze case, with some noting the potential for undesirable bronze patina. One owner highlights the legible dial and inner GMT complication, considering the 41mm case, 48.5mm lug-to-lug, and 13mm thickness to be great dimensions, though the stock leather strap and lug hole placement are flagged as limitations. Another owner points out that the lume looks great after a charge. On balance, owners appreciate the AVI-8 Flyboy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition for its distinctive bronze case and wearable dimensions at its 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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