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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsNOMOS Glashütte Metro 33 all silver

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Metro 33 all silver
NOMOS GlashütteMetro 33 all silver
MSRP $2,940

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Metro 33 all silver33mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Metro 33 all silver43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Metro 33 all silver50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Metro 33 all silver$2,940

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
33mm
Thickness
14.6mm
7.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
21mm
16mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Alpha | manual
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
60h
43 hoursh
Jewels
36
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$2,940

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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 Metro 33 all silver

The NOMOS Glashütte Metro 33 all silver is praised for its beautiful, sub-8mm thin case and three-hand movement with power reserve and date complications. However, its dial can appear darker than in photographs, and the lack of a quick-set date is noted as an inconvenience for frequent watch rotation. Some find the hour and minute hands too similar for easy time-reading, particularly in low light due to the absence of lume. Overall, owners appreciate the Metro 33 all silver for its elegant design and slim profile, despite minor legibility concerns.

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