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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSternglas Naos

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Naos
SternglasNaos
MSRP $323

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Naos38mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Naos
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Naos50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Naos$323

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.6mm
7.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Ronda 714
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
Jewels
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$323

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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.

Sternglas Naos

The Sternglas Naos is widely praised for its refined daily wearability and Bauhaus design, with owners noting its durable construction, scratchless sapphire crystal, and flawless date mechanism. Reviewers highlight the comfortable and supple bracelet that drapes well and a date window that matches the dial. One owner advises replacing the original tan strap due to a lack of durability. The quartz movement is noted for its accuracy, and the absence of a seconds hand is seen as a unique solution to prevent misaligned markers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Naos highly for its harmonious design and comfortable wear at its price point.

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