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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsTudor Pelagos 39

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Pelagos 39
TudorPelagos 39
MSRP $5,625

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Pelagos 3940mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Pelagos 3970h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Pelagos 39200m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Pelagos 39$5,625

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Grade 2 Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
$578
Lume
None
luminescent ceramic composite hour markers

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
MT5400
Power Reserve
60h
70h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$5,625

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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 39

The Tudor Pelagos 39 is widely praised for its comfortable 39mm titanium case, making it a versatile and refined everyday dive watch with a sunray dial and bezel. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its wearability, with specific mention of its 11.8mm thickness and 107-gram weight. Some owners note the titanium case scuffs easily but that the matte finish hides scratches well and they can be buffed out. Criticisms include a 21mm lug width deemed unnecessary by one owner and some find the T-fit clasp edges sharp, though this is disputed by another. The lume is considered acceptable but not class-leading. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos 39 highly for its comfortable dimensions and refined everyday wearability.

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