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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsZelos Great White 43

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$599

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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 Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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