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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsPhoibos Reef Master

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
14.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
SII NH38
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$335

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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.

Phoibos Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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