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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsGlycine Combat Sub Sport

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Combat Sub Sport
GlycineCombat Sub Sport
MSRP $1,850

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Combat Sub Sport39mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Combat Sub Sport38h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Combat Sub Sport300m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Combat Sub Sport$1,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11.2mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
SW200-1
Power Reserve
60h
38h
Jewels
36
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,850

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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 Combat Sub Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Sport for its exceptional thinness, with multiple sources noting profiles between 10.4mm and 11mm, comfortable wearability on a variety of wrist sizes due to its proportions and contoured lugs, and its value, especially when found under $400. Some owners highlight its refined finishing and unique, non-homage design, while others appreciate its ruggedness and durability, with one noting PVD coating remained flawless after three years of heavy use. Accuracy figures range from excellent, with one owner reporting only 2 seconds lost per day, to inconsistent power reserve and occasional reported issues with the movement and stem. The lume is described as subpar by some, though one owner found it marginally better than a Seiko SKX007. Reservations are occasionally raised regarding warranty service and the use of folded end links on the bracelet.

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