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Fears Brunswick (Anthracite)vsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Brunswick (Anthracite)
FearsBrunswick (Anthracite)
MSRP $26,670
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick (Anthracite)38mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick (Anthracite)40h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Brunswick (Anthracite)30m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Brunswick (Anthracite)$26,670
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.12mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Platinum
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Anthracite
Titanium Legacy

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
LJP D100
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$26,670
$5,230

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What people say

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Fears Brunswick (Anthracite)

The Fears Brunswick (Anthracite) is praised for its anthracite dial with raised Arabic numerals and unique eye-dropper hands, which shift from anthracite to silver in different light. Its 38mm cushion case is noted for its contoured design that fits well on the wrist. One owner found the case back to be a letdown. The manually wound ETA 7001 movement offers a 38-40 hour power reserve without hacking seconds. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Fears Brunswick (Anthracite) for its distinctive dial and comfortable wearability.

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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