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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSugess MoonPhase Master S394

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
MoonPhase Master S394
SugessMoonPhase Master S394
MSRP $449

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
MoonPhase Master S39440mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
MoonPhase Master S39445h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
MoonPhase Master S39450m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
MoonPhase Master S394$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Case Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Seagull ST21
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
60h
45h
Jewels
36
25
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$449

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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.

Sugess MoonPhase Master S394

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master S394 for its impressive value, offering multiple complications at a sub-$200 price point, with one owner highlighting its deep blue dial and applied markers. While one owner finds the 14mm thickness acceptable and wearable, another notes the included straps are subpar and the movement finishing is rough under magnification. The long lugs can also create a noticeable gap with the strap. On balance, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master S394 highly for the significant complications and aesthetic appeal it delivers at its accessible price.

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