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Citizen Promaster Air A-TvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Promaster Air A-T
CitizenPromaster Air A-T
MSRP $581
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Air A-T46mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Air A-T40h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Promaster Air A-T200m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Promaster Air A-T$581
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Titanium Legacy

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
E660
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$581
$5,230

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What people say

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Citizen Promaster Air A-T

Owners widely praise the Citizen Promaster Eco-Drive for its value, reliability, and maintenance-free operation. Reviewers note the Citizen Promaster Air Automatic GMT is a large 44.5mm watch with a well-proportioned case and balanced dial, powered by an in-house automatic GMT movement. Concerns are raised about the unframed date window and uninspired case design on the GMT. Some owners find certain models, like the 36mm Eco-Drive, to be very small. The Promaster Air Automatic GMT is priced at $1,125 USD. On balance, owners and reviewers highlight the Promaster's strong value and reliability as its primary strengths.

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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