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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsZelos Blacktip 200m GMT

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Blacktip 200m GMT
ZelosBlacktip 200m GMT
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Blacktip 200m GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Blacktip 200m GMT40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Blacktip 200m GMT200m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Blacktip 200m GMT$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
MOP

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Seiko NH34 GMT
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$499

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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.

Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT's solid bracelet construction and excellent bezel action. The watch has sold out quickly, indicating strong demand. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT highly for its robust build and desirable availability.

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