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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsNorqain Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm Black

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm Black
NorqainWild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm Black
MSRP $8,346

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm Black42mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm Black41h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm Black200m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm Black$8,346

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Thickness
14.6mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
NORTEQ
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
NORQAIN NN08S
Power Reserve
60h
41h
Jewels
36
25
Complications
None
Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$8,346

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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.

Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm Black

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm Black features a 42mm multi-material case with a NORTEQ carbon outer shell, rubber core, and titanium inner case, resulting in a lightweight 78-gram construction. Reviewers praise its legible skeletonized dial with X1 Super-LumiNova and the robust, chronometer-certified Kenissi NN20/1 automatic movement, which offers a 70-hour power reserve. Some reviewers suggest refining the dial's text and patterns for improved aesthetics, and one notes the €5,550 price may be considered high. On balance, reviewers highlight the innovative, lightweight case and robust movement as key strengths of the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm Black.

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