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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsLinde Werdelin Oktopus Moon

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Oktopus Moon
Linde WerdelinOktopus Moon
MSRP $19,048

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Oktopus Moon44mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Oktopus Moon44h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Oktopus Moon300m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Oktopus Moon$19,048

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
complication
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
14.6mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
60h
44h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$19,048

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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 Moon

The Linde Werdelin Oktopus Moon 3DTP is noted for its exceptionally light 60-gram weight due to its proprietary carbon-fiber case, making its 44mm+ size comfortable and wearable. Reviewers highlight its unique, bold aesthetic with a skeletonized dial and a clearer, more graphic moonphase display. The watch is powered by a bespoke LW caliber with a 42-hour power reserve. Some legibility issues are flagged, particularly with the moonphase, and the recessed crown may be difficult to operate. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Linde Werdelin Oktopus Moon 3DTP to be a uniquely bold and surprisingly wearable timepiece, primarily due to its innovative lightweight construction and striking skeletonized design.

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