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CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch - NavigatorvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator
CWCBritish Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator
MSRP $274
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator36.5mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator40h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator50m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator$274
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
36.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator (with Date)
Titanium Legacy
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA F06.412
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$274
$5,230

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What people say

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CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator

The CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator is praised for its legible, heritage-inspired design and robust, bead-blasted 316L stainless steel case with welded spring bars. Owners report it is tough and suitable for everyday wear, with one noting very little wear after extended use. Lume performance is considered adequate by reviewers, and its 50m water resistance is an improvement over vintage issued models. The watch is noted for its practicality and military history. Some owners feel it lacks the "soul" of vintage models, and the rotor of its Sellita SW200-1 movement is described as noticeably audible. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch - Navigator highly for its functional, heritage-inspired design and robust build at its price point.

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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