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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsBrew Metric Lite

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Metric Lite
BrewMetric Lite
MSRP $375

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Metric Lite30mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Metric Lite
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Metric Lite50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Metric Lite$375

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Mechanical
Diameter
42mm
30mm
Thickness
14.6mm
10.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
34mm
Lug Width
21mm
18mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
6T27
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
60h
0h
Jewels
36
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$375

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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.

Brew Metric Lite

The Brew Metric Lite is praised for its comfortable wear and attractive dial. Owners note the Miyota 6T27 automatic movement, which offers a 40-hour power reserve and features a signed rotor. It includes applied indices with polished "mountain-top" details and lume pips. Some owners, however, express a desire for a larger case and crown. Overall, owners appreciate the Brew Metric Lite for its comfortable wear and beautiful dial.

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