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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Orion 38 gray
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 gray
MSRP $3,040

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Orion 38 gray38mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Orion 38 gray50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Orion 38 gray$3,040

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.6mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
21mm
19mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Grey
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
60h
53 hoursh
Jewels
36
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$3,040

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray for its minimalist Bauhaus design, legible dial with applied golden indices and blued steel hands, and harmonious proportions. Reviewers and owners alike note its comfortable and versatile wearability, with some finding it suitable for both formal and casual occasions. However, some enthusiasts find the Orion 38 gray wears larger than expected due to its all-dial design, while others consider its style polarizing and potentially less versatile for everyday wear. One owner notes the watch is considered delicate for daily wear despite its 5 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray highly for its elegant, minimalist design and comfortable wearability.

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