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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsFarer AQUAMATIC

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
AQUAMATIC
FarerAQUAMATIC
MSRP $875

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
AQUAMATIC41h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
AQUAMATIC200m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
AQUAMATIC$875

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
38.5mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
60h
41h
Jewels
36
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$875

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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.

Farer AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

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