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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.6mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
60h
42h
Jewels
36
25
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,775

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 is praised for its sharp, stealthy aesthetic with a durable ceramic-coated stainless steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its excellent wearability at 38mm and the value proposition at $1,475, which includes two strap options. The watch features a sandwich dial with stencil numerals and orange accents, powered by a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. Overall, reviewers find Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 to be a modern and aggressive take on the classic field watch, offering exceptional value.

From video reviewers

The Olmsted 38 features tightly executed tolerances and an ultra-fine level of finishing. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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