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Traska Commuter Carbon BlackvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Commuter Carbon Black
TraskaCommuter Carbon Black
MSRP $700
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Commuter Carbon Black42h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Commuter Carbon Black100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Commuter Carbon Black$700
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Salmon
Titanium Legacy
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
MIYOTA 9039
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
42h
60h
Jewels
24
36
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$5,230

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What people say

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Traska Commuter Carbon Black

The Traska Commuter Carbon Black is widely praised for its excellent fit and finish, with owners noting its build quality rivals significantly more expensive watches. Its proprietary hardening coating offers notable scratch resistance, and the slim 10.5mm case and comfortable bracelet with toolless micro-adjustment contribute to its wearability. The Miyota 9039 movement powers the watch, and one reviewer noted its accuracy at -10/+20 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet potentially too large for wrists under 6.5 inches, and one griped about coarse brushing on the hands and initial stiffness in the crown threading. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Commuter Carbon Black highly for its exceptional value and robust finishing.

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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