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Bremont SupernovavsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Supernova
BremontSupernova
MSRP $8,250
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Supernova41mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Supernova40h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Supernova100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Supernova$8,250
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14.4mm
14.6mm
Lug Width
14.4mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Chronograph Bracelet
Titanium Legacy

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,250
$5,230

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What people say

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Bremont Supernova

The Bremont Supernova is praised for its new ENG375 movement, big date, and power reserve indicator, with its 40mm steel case featuring mixed finishing and an integrated bracelet. Owners note good but not great lume, well-balanced proportions, and a premium feel for its price, despite a 173-gram weight. Some community members find the design derivative and the £8,000 price tag overly optimistic, with mixed views on the date window and crown guard. The proprietary Trip-Tick case construction offers shock protection, and the movement provides a 65-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the integrated bracelet and proprietary movement as key strengths of the Bremont Supernova.

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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