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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
18mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Hodinkee Sunburst

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
60h
42h
Jewels
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,905

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What people say

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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.

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its exceptional vitreous enamel dial, custom typography, and elegant, handmade aesthetic. The dial's deep colors and light-reflecting properties are frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with crisp printing and legible layouts. One owner notes the case finishing is basic but well-executed with a high-polish finish and defined lugs. The watch is considered worth the wait and looks better in person, becoming a daily wearer for some. However, long wait times from deposit to delivery, sometimes nearly two years, are a significant drawback. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is standard with a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer wished the 12.3mm case was slimmer. Another owner found the case plain and the buckle thin, while also noting white hands could crowd dial numbers on a GMT variant. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting good timekeeping and another noting the watch is keeping good time.

From video reviewers

The enamel dial is a standout feature. Legibility issues were addressed by reluming the hands.

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