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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsNOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue

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

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Minimatik 39 date blue39.5mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Minimatik 39 date blue52 hoursh
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Minimatik 39 date blue50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Minimatik 39 date blue$3,730

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.6mm
7.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
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
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
DUW 4601
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
60h
52 hoursh
Jewels
36
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$3,730

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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 Minimatik 39 date blue

The NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue is praised for its playful yet sophisticated dial with turquoise and gold minute markers that shift appearance with light, and its short, tucked-in lugs contribute to a less bulky wear. Owners appreciate its contemporary design and suitability for both office and casual settings. Some owners wish the Minimatik were 1-2mm larger, and its price is noted as high, with some difficulty in finding it in shops. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue highly for its unique dial and comfortable, less bulky wear.

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