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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME TITANIUM

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME TITANIUM
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME TITANIUM
MSRP $4,850

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME TITANIUM39mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME TITANIUM40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME TITANIUM100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME TITANIUM$4,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.6mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
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
L844.4
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$4,850

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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 ZULU TIME TITANIUM

Owners and reviewers widely praise the LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME TITANIUM for its lightweight comfort, excellent finishing, and smooth winding action, with many considering it great value. The COSC-certified movement is noted for its accuracy, with figures ranging from +2 seconds per day to within -4 to +6 seconds per day, and an 80-hour power reserve is consistently reported. Some owners find the rotor can be loud, and the bracelet's lack of tool-free micro-adjustment is a recurring point of critique, though the overall design is considered attractive and understated. On balance, the LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME TITANIUM is highly regarded for its refined travel watch design and accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The lightweight grade 5 titanium case and true GMT function are praised. The watch's value at its price point is considered excellent.

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