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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Ludwig automatic
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig automatic
MSRP $3,670

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Ludwig automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Ludwig automatic30m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Ludwig automatic$3,670

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.1mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
60h
43 hoursh
Jewels
36
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$3,670

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic for its exceptional blend of traditional Roman numerals and railroad tracks with modern design, highlighting fine details like the tiny logo on the crown and the exceptional dial printing. The long lugs are a significant consideration, with some finding the 35mm model wears larger and the 33mm a better fit for wrists around 6.5 inches. Overall, owners appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic for its unique aesthetic and attention to detail.

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