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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsIslander Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46
IslanderIslander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46
MSRP $299

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-4642mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Thickness
14.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
21mm
0mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
DLC Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Engraved screw-in back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Seiko NH36
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
60h
0h
Jewels
36
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$299

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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.

Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46

Owners widely praise the Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46 for its anti-reflective sapphire crystal, legible dial, and strong C3 lume. The Seiko NH35 movement, featuring hacking and hand-winding, is also a commonly cited positive, contributing to its value at a $199 sale price. Some owners appreciate the clean, unbranded dial, aligning with traditional Flieger design. However, one owner notes the watch runs fast, requiring frequent time adjustments, and another commenter feels the date complication detracts from the Flieger aesthetic. Overall, owners rate the Islander Black DLC Aviator Automatic Watch with Leather Strap and an Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal #ISL-46 highly for its value and classic Flieger design elements.

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