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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSternglas Naos XL

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Naos XL
SternglasNaos XL
MSRP $237

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Naos XL42mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Naos XL
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Naos XL50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Naos XL$237

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Thickness
14.6mm
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
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
Miyota 9U15
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
Jewels
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$237

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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 XL

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL for its versatile Bauhaus design, domed sapphire crystal, and value, with some finding its larger size comfortable and refined for its price. However, opinions are split on its aesthetic appeal, with one owner finding the hands and face underwhelming, while others appreciate the minimalistic dial. The date font is noted as too small to be useful by one owner, and the stock strap is generally considered basic or prone to wear. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a Miyota movement running fast and another noting +13 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL highly for its Bauhaus aesthetics and affordability, despite some reservations about the movement and strap.

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