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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsTudor 1926 36mm Automatic

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
1926 36mm Automatic
Tudor1926 36mm Automatic
MSRP $2,525

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
1926 36mm Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
1926 36mm Automatic38h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
1926 36mm Automatic100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
1926 36mm Automatic$2,525

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
14.6mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
15mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Silver

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
T601
Power Reserve
60h
38h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$2,525

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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.

Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic for its classy, simple aesthetics and excellent fit and finish. Its thin profile, noted at 9.5mm by one owner, makes it comfortable and suitable for wearing under shirt cuffs, while its versatility lends itself well to business-casual settings. The Sellita movement is reported to run accurately, with one owner observing +2 seconds per day. Some owners consider it an ideal first luxury watch or a personal grail. One owner expressed dissatisfaction with the white date wheel. Overall, owners rate the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic highly for its wearability and refined finishing at its price point.

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