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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsLongines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
MSRP $3,200

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED42mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED72h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED300m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED$3,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
14.6mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
60h
72h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$3,200

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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 LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

Owners widely praise the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its retro design and versatility, with some noting it wears smaller than its dimensions suggest and its crystal height contributes to a perceived thinness. However, the 50mm lug-to-lug length is a point of contention, with some finding it a drawback while others report it fits flush on larger wrists and curves well on smaller ones. The clasp is reported to scratch easily, and some owners note dust can collect on the dial, while the lume is considered not strong and the bracelet lacks end links. Overall, owners value the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its appealing vintage aesthetic and comfortable wearability, despite some practical concerns regarding the clasp and dial.

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