Which is cheaper, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the William Wood Fire Exit Watch?

At MSRP the William Wood Fire Exit Watch is the cheaper of the two at $1,495, against $5,230 for the Fortis Novonaut N-42 — a $3,735 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the William Wood Fire Exit Watch?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the William Wood Fire Exit Watch — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the William Wood Fire Exit Watch?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the William Wood Fire Exit Watch.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the William Wood Fire Exit Watch?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the William Wood Fire Exit Watch.

What movement does the Fortis Novonaut N-42 run compared to the William Wood Fire Exit Watch?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Novonaut N-42 uses the Manufacture Caliber WERK 17 and the William Wood Fire Exit Watch uses the Sellita SW220.

Side by side

Fortis Novonaut N-42vsWilliam Wood Fire Exit Watch

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fortis Novonaut N-42

N-42

MSRP $5,230

William Wood Fire Exit Watch

fireexitwatch

MSRP $1,495

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Novonaut N-4242mm

Fire Exit Watch41mm

Power Reserve

Novonaut N-4260h

Fire Exit Watch40h

Water Resistance

Novonaut N-42300m

Fire Exit Watch100m

MSRP

Novonaut N-42$5,230

Fire Exit Watch$1,495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Titanium Legacy

Standard

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Manufacture Caliber WERK 17

Sellita SW220

Power Reserve

60h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,230

$1,495

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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.

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William Wood Fire Exit Watch

The William Wood Fire Exit Watch is praised for its fun, conversation-starting design and attractive colors, featuring a gunmetal gray 41mm steel case and comfortable straps made from decommissioned fire hose. Reviewers note its Sellita SW220 automatic movement offers a 41-hour power reserve. One reviewer found the small dial indicators difficult to read. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the William Wood Fire Exit Watch for its unique design and comfortable wearability.

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