Which is cheaper, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $269, against $5,230 for the Fortis Novonaut N-42 — a $4,961 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

What movement does the Fortis Novonaut N-42 run compared to the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Novonaut N-42 uses the Manufacture Caliber WERK 17 and the Praesidus 38mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35.

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