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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsTudor Pelagos

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Pelagos
TudorPelagos
MSRP $6,025

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Pelagos40mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Pelagos70h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Pelagos500m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Pelagos$6,025

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Water Resistance
300m
500m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
MT5612
Power Reserve
60h
70h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$6,025

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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.

Tudor Pelagos

Owners widely praise the Tudor Pelagos for its robust tool-watch aesthetic, titanium case that offers a light and balanced feel, and excellent value. Reviewers highlight its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified movement with a 70-hour power reserve, and the fully lumed dial and bezel. The 60-click bezel action is described as lovely, and the self-adjusting clasp provides useful micro-adjustment. Some owners note that the sharp finishing, particularly on the bracelet, can feel cold. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos highly for its exceptional value and robust dive watch specifications.

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