Which is cheaper, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition?

At MSRP the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition is the cheaper of the two at $1,199, against $5,230 for the Fortis Novonaut N-42 — a $4,031 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 wears larger at 42mm versus 37mm for the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition.

What movement does the Fortis Novonaut N-42 run compared to the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Novonaut N-42 uses the Manufacture Caliber WERK 17 and the Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition uses the Sellita SW200-1.

Side by side

Fortis Novonaut N-42vsMaen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition

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

Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition

manhattan-37-ifl-01

MSRP $1,199

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Novonaut N-4242mm

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition37mm

Power Reserve

Novonaut N-4260h

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition40h

Water Resistance

Novonaut N-42300m

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition100m

MSRP

Novonaut N-42$5,230

Manhattan 37 IFL Edition$1,199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Titanium Legacy

IFL.01

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Manufacture Caliber WERK 17

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

60h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,230

$1,199

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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.

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Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition

Maen Manhattan is praised for its value at $1,499, featuring a slim 9.3mm case, 100m water resistance, and a comfortable integrated bracelet. Owners highlight its simple design and automatic movement.

From video reviewers

The hand-painted dial is a standout feature. The lume brightness is not particularly bright. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition at the $1,499 price point.

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