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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)vsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Tactical Field (DLC)
VaerTactical Field (DLC)
MSRP $499
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tactical Field (DLC)36mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Tactical Field (DLC)40h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Tactical Field (DLC)100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Tactical Field (DLC)$499
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
8.4mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
DLC
Titanium Legacy

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$5,230

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What people say

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Vaer Tactical Field (DLC)

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field for its lightweight versatility and interesting design, with one owner highlighting the brand's excellent customer service. Some owners report issues with marker alignment, specifically at the 12 o'clock position and the seconds hand not hitting markers precisely, though the company offered resolutions. One owner noted a crunchy winding action. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its lightweight versatility and interesting design.

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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