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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsTudor Pelagos LHD

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

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Pelagos LHD40mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Pelagos LHD70h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Pelagos LHD500m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Pelagos LHD$6,025

Full specifications

Case

9 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
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
MT5612-LHD
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 LHD

The Tudor Pelagos LHD is widely praised for its value and technical specifications, including its titanium case, ceramic bezel, and 500m water resistance. Some owners note that the cream-colored lume and the five lines of text on the dial are potential drawbacks, though the red "Pelagos" text is seen as a positive detail. Overall, the consensus is that the Tudor Pelagos LHD offers significant technical features and value for its price point.

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