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Bremont Altitude MB MeteorvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Altitude MB Meteor
BremontAltitude MB Meteor
MSRP $5,300
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude MB Meteor42mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Altitude MB Meteor40h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Altitude MB Meteor100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Altitude MB Meteor$5,300
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Thickness
12.23mm
14.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Titanium
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Titanium Legacy

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-92AE
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,300
$5,230

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What people say

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Bremont Altitude MB Meteor

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor features a 42mm Grade 2 titanium case with black DLC finishing and a refined Trip-Tick construction. Reviewers note its slimmer profile and reduced lug-to-lug distance make it more wearable than previous MB models. The watch has a bi-directional Roto-Click inner bezel, a black dial with Felix the Cat imagery and bright yellow accents, and is powered by the automatic calibre BB14-AH with a 68-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers highlight the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor's improved wearability and distinctive design elements.

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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