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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Grey

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$428

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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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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