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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsPagani Design PD-1644 Rainbow

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
PD-1644 Rainbow
Pagani DesignPD-1644 Rainbow
MSRP $128

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
PD-1644 Rainbow40mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
PD-1644 Rainbow40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
PD-1644 Rainbow100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
PD-1644 Rainbow$128

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
VK63
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$128

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1644 Rainbow

Pagani Design PD-1644 Rainbow owners widely praise its "wow factor" and "super fun" aesthetic, with one owner calling its bracelet "one of the best I have," and many agree it feels and looks more expensive than its $50 price. Some owners find the dial difficult to read due to reflections, and a few dislike the "fake meteorite" dial. One owner notes sharp clasp edges and difficult micro-adjustments on the Jubilee bracelet, though it is otherwise comfortable. The PD-1644 features a shield logo on the case back and a less rounded case shape compared to other models. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1644 Rainbow highly for its impressive aesthetic and value at the price point.

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