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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsNOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 41 Update

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Metro neomatik 41 Update40.5mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Metro neomatik 41 Update42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Metro neomatik 41 Update50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Metro neomatik 41 Update$5,290

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.6mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
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
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
DUW 6101
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
60h
42 hoursh
Jewels
36
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$5,290

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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 neomatik 41 Update

The NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 41 Update is lauded for its expanded 41mm case size, slim 9.1mm profile, and comfortable wearability, representing strong value at €3,500. Owners and reviewers highlight the technical innovation of the in-house DUW 6101 movement, featuring a unique, color-accented date complication and a robust quick-set mechanism. One owner reports exceptional accuracy, with less than 5 seconds deviation over two weeks, though they note a perceived susceptibility to magnetization. The 41mm size is seen as an improvement over previous Metro models that could wear small. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 41 Update highly for its technical ingenuity and improved wearability at its price point.

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