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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black

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At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black42mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black300m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black$6,030

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
14.6mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
DUW 6101
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
60h
42 hoursh
Jewels
36
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$6,030

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 date marine black

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente Sport neomatik 42 Date is noted for its well-finished, supple steel bracelet made of 145 parts and its ability to retain a minimalist Bauhaus design. It features the slim DUW6101 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and a forward/backward quick-date mechanism, offering 300m water resistance. Reviewers question its actual diving appropriateness due to the lack of a diving bezel, and its larger 42mm case size is debated as less "authentically Nomos." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Tangente Sport neomatik 42 Date for its refined bracelet and enduring design despite its larger dimensions.

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