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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsBrew Super Metric

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Super Metric
BrewSuper Metric
MSRP $475

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Super Metric36mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Super Metric
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Super Metric50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Super Metric$475

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
14.6mm
10.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
19.85mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Fine-Texture
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
VK68
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
60h
0h
Jewels
36
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$475

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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.

Brew Super Metric

Owners widely praise the Brew Super Metric's unique, asymmetrical, and colorful 70s-inspired design, with many appreciating its finishing and dial details for the price. Some owners find the integrated bracelet can be a hair-puller, and the watch wears larger than its 36mm dimensions due to the square case and bracelet. The lume is noted as weak, and some find the dial graphics busy, though others love the colorful, essence-keeping 2.0 design. On balance, owners rate the Brew Super Metric highly for its distinctive style and value, with many finding it a fun and comfortable daily wearer.

From video reviewers

The Brew Super Metric's Meca-Quartz Chrono functionality is one of the best the reviewer has seen. The watch's unique design is a key part of its charm. The Seiko meca-quartz caliber contributes to its value for the price. The lume could be improved, as it's not as bright as some other watches in its class. The price may not be the cheapest option in its class.

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