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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM
MSRP $5,900

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM42mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM$5,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
14.6mm
17mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Anthracite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
L791.4
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$5,900

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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 SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM

The LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM is widely praised for its luxurious finishing on titanium, attractive anthracite dial with gold and red accents, and precise COSC-certified L791.4 movement. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its value as a flyback chronograph with a 68-hour power reserve and 100-meter water resistance. However, its 17mm case thickness is a significant concern for wearability, particularly under sleeves, with some suggesting alternative strap options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM highly for its finishing and value, despite the noted thickness.

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