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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsRZE UTD-8000

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
UTD-8000
RZEUTD-8000
MSRP $279

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
UTD-800040mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
UTD-800040h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
UTD-8000200m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
UTD-8000$279

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw secured titanium caseback

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$279

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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.

RZE UTD-8000

The RZE UTD-8000 is praised for its full titanium construction with scratch-resistant coatings and comfortable wearability, offering significant value at its price point. Reviewers note its modern materials like Cerakote-coated titanium and sapphire crystal, though its feature set does not rival more expensive digital competitors. Overall, the RZE UTD-8000 is considered a compelling enthusiast piece for its material execution and value.

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