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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsHelgray Le Mans (Legend Rose Gold)

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Le Mans (Legend Rose Gold)
HelgrayLe Mans (Legend Rose Gold)
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Le Mans (Legend Rose Gold)42mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Le Mans (Legend Rose Gold)40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Le Mans (Legend Rose Gold)100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Le Mans (Legend Rose Gold)$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
14.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

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.

Helgray Le Mans (Legend Rose Gold)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Le Mans (Legend Rose Gold) for its stylish design, excellent fit and finish, and a standout dial with copper-inset hour markers, all at a competitive price. One owner notes the crown action feels a bit mushy, and the included strap is considered too soft, though swapping to a leather NATO improved wearability for another. On balance, owners rate the Helgray Le Mans (Legend Rose Gold) highly for its attractive dial and overall build quality for the price.

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