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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsGlycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12.25mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
SW330-2
Power Reserve
60h
48h
Jewels
36
25
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$2,900

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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 Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT for its historical significance and homage to the 1953 original. However, one owner notes criticism regarding the main hour hand being a 12-hour hand on a 24-hour dial, which hinders its intended use and compromises the bezel's functionality, leading to a return. On balance, owners value the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT for its historical connection, though a functional critique exists regarding its hour hand implementation.

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