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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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