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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsCincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
The Cincinnatus Blue
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Blue
MSRP $695

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
The Cincinnatus Blue38mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
The Cincinnatus Blue45h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
The Cincinnatus Blue100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
The Cincinnatus Blue$695

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.6mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Screw Down Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
60h
45h
Jewels
36
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$695

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue for its versatile design, pleasant manual winding action, and the value offered by its Sellita SW200-2 automatic movement, especially considering its USA assembly. The textured dial, often described as a "sandpaper dial" that shines in the sun, along with applied numerals and dark blue hands, are frequently highlighted as attractive features. Its 38mm or 39mm diameter and 47mm lug-to-lug dimensions are noted for good wearability on smaller wrists, though one owner found it necessary to remove four links for a proper fit. The lume is described as legible but dim. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue highly for its distinctive dial and value at the price point.

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