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CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue WatchvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWCG10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $333
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch38mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch50m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch$333
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch
Titanium Legacy
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA F06.461
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$5,230

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What people say

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CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch for its 36mm size and comfortable, "chunky" wearability, with one owner calling it their "perfect watch." The bead-blasted stainless steel case, fixed spring bars, and acrylic crystal that scratches but buffs out are noted features. Some enthusiasts point out the dial's "T" marking alongside Super-LumiNova as a detail difference from originals, and one owner found the reissue's crystal magnified the dial more. The 50m water resistance is considered sufficient for its field watch purpose. On balance, owners rate the CWC G10 Fatboy-80 Quartz Re-Issue Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and distinct dial 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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