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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsLongines HYDROCONQUEST

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
HYDROCONQUEST
LonginesHYDROCONQUEST
MSRP $2,350

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
HYDROCONQUEST39mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
HYDROCONQUEST40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
HYDROCONQUEST300m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
HYDROCONQUEST$2,350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.1mm
Lug Width
21mm
19mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Grey

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
L888.5
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$2,350

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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 HYDROCONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines HydroConquest's dial and finishing, with one owner finding it superior to a Rolex Submariner. The movement is noted as well-regulated, losing about 2 seconds per day. The watch is considered a versatile everyday or business-casual option, offering good value. However, owners criticize the bracelet for lacking tool-less micro-adjustment and describe winding the crown as a nuisance. Some in the line report tiny GMT markers that are difficult to read and the absence of a quick date adjust feature. Overall, owners rate the Longines HydroConquest highly for its finishing and value.

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