Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Fortis Novonaut N-42?

At MSRP the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is the cheaper of the two at $4,250, against $5,230 for the Fortis Novonaut N-42 — a $980 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Fortis Novonaut N-42?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Fortis Novonaut N-42?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Fortis Novonaut N-42?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Altitude 39 Date.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude 39 Date run compared to the Fortis Novonaut N-42?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude 39 Date uses the BE-92AE and the Fortis Novonaut N-42 uses the Manufacture Caliber WERK 17.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude 39 DatevsFortis Novonaut N-42

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

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

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MSRP $4,250

Fortis Novonaut N-42

N-42

MSRP $5,230

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude 39 Date39mm

Novonaut N-4242mm

Power Reserve

Altitude 39 Date40h

Novonaut N-4260h

Water Resistance

Altitude 39 Date100m

Novonaut N-42300m

MSRP

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Titanium Legacy

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

Manufacture Caliber WERK 17

Power Reserve

40h

60h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,250

$5,230

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Bremont Altitude 39 Date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Bremont Altitude 39 Date as a sleek, legible, and everyday-suited pilot's watch, noting its comfortable 39mm 904L steel case and clean dial design. The La Joux-Perret G100 movement is recognized for its 68-hour power reserve and smooth winding feel. Some owners note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. On balance, the consensus is that the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is highly regarded for its refined finishing and wearability at 39mm.

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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