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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsLongines LONGINES TUXEDO

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
LONGINES TUXEDO
LonginesLONGINES TUXEDO
MSRP $3,900

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
LONGINES TUXEDO40mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
LONGINES TUXEDO54h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
LONGINES TUXEDO30m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
LONGINES TUXEDO$3,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
Lug Width
21mm
19mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Ivory

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
L895.5
Power Reserve
60h
54h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$3,900

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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.

LONGINES TUXEDO

Owners and reviewers widely praise the LONGINES TUXEDO for its elegant vintage-inspired design, featuring an Art Deco dial with Arabic numerals and a versatile 38.5mm polished case. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to shorter, curved lugs, and its Calibre L893 automatic movement offers a 64-hour power reserve. Some reviewers point to the 30-meter water resistance and the plain black leather strap as minor drawbacks, while others note a preference for more brushed case finishing. Overall, the consensus is that the LONGINES TUXEDO is a handsome, accessible retro-styled watch offering excellent value and dial execution.

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