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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsGlycine Airpilot Chrono

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Airpilot Chrono
GlycineAirpilot Chrono
MSRP $1,895

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Airpilot Chrono44mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Airpilot Chrono
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Airpilot Chrono100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Airpilot Chrono$1,895

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
60h
Jewels
36
4
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,895

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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.

Glycine Airpilot Chrono

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airpilot Chrono for its exceptional value, with many stating it is worth twice its price and offers finishing comparable to higher-end brands. Specific highlights include the dial's depth and versatility, the symmetrical design with the date at 6 o'clock, the well-integrated 24-hour complication, and the applied indices. The screw-down crown, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance are also frequently cited as strong points, as is the good lume. Some owners find the red chapter ring numerals too small, and the standard Sellita SW200 movement and average clasp are noted as drawbacks. The 41mm case with a 52mm lug-to-lug distance is considered by some to wear large on smaller wrists, though curved lugs help with wearability. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airpilot Chrono highly for its stunning design and exceptional value at its price point.

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