Which is cheaper, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

At MSRP the Pinion Pure Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $1,715, against $5,230 for the Fortis Novonaut N-42 — a $3,515 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Pinion Pure Bronze.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 45 hours on the Pinion Pure Bronze.

What movement does the Fortis Novonaut N-42 run compared to the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 runs a automatic caliber (Manufacture Caliber WERK 17), while the Pinion Pure Bronze runs a manual (Sellita SW261-1).

Side by side

Fortis Novonaut N-42vsPinion Pure Bronze

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fortis Novonaut N-42

N-42

MSRP $5,230

Pinion Pure Bronze

pure-bronze-bk

MSRP $1,715

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Novonaut N-4242mm

Pure Bronze38mm

Power Reserve

Novonaut N-4260h

Pure Bronze45h

Water Resistance

Novonaut N-42300m

Pure Bronze100m

MSRP

Novonaut N-42$5,230

Pure Bronze$1,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Titanium Legacy

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Manufacture Caliber WERK 17

Sellita SW261-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

60h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,230

$1,715

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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.

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

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