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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsPraesidus Arctic Field

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Arctic Field34mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Arctic Field40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Arctic Field50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Arctic Field$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
34mm
Thickness
14.6mm
9.4mm
Lug Width
21mm
18mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Gray

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$195

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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