Which is cheaper, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic?

At MSRP the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $2,400, against $5,230 for the Fortis Novonaut N-42 — a $2,830 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 wears larger at 42mm versus 28mm for the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic — a 14mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic.

What movement does the Fortis Novonaut N-42 run compared to the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Novonaut N-42 uses the Manufacture Caliber WERK 17 and the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic uses the T201.

Side by side

Fortis Novonaut N-42vsTudor 1926 28mm Automatic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fortis Novonaut N-42

N-42

MSRP $5,230

Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

m91350-0001

MSRP $2,400

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Novonaut N-4242mm

1926 28mm Automatic28mm

Power Reserve

Novonaut N-4260h

1926 28mm Automatic38h

Water Resistance

Novonaut N-42300m

1926 28mm Automatic100m

MSRP

Novonaut N-42$5,230

1926 28mm Automatic$2,400

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Titanium Legacy

Silver

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Manufacture Caliber WERK 17

T201

Power Reserve

60h

38h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,230

$2,400

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic for its refined aesthetic and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating its automatic movement and considering it a versatile everyday watch. Some owners note the date window can be difficult to read, and one owner perceives the 28mm size as looking large due to its small bezel and big dial. On balance, owners rate the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic highly for its refined design and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The smooth and precise bezel action is a notable strength of this watch. A potential drawback is the use of a third-party movement, which may be a drawback for some enthusiasts who prefer in-house calibers.

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