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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsLinde Werdelin Oktopus III Black

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Oktopus III Black
Linde WerdelinOktopus III Black
MSRP $20,953

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Oktopus III Black45mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Oktopus III Black60h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Oktopus III Black300m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Oktopus III Black$20,953

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
14.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
LW09
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$20,953

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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.

Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black

The Linde Werdelin Oktopus III is noted for its original, artistic design and high-quality case finishing. Reviewers describe it as a fun, attention-grabbing watch with a tough appearance, comfortable on the wrist despite its 44mm x 46mm size. It features a LW customized Dubois Dépraz caliber 14580 automatic movement and is water resistant to 300 meters. One reviewer flags that a big date complication's legibility is hampered by cut-out numerals. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its striking aesthetic and robust build.

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