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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich date

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Zürich date
NOMOS GlashütteZürich date
MSRP $5,570

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Zürich date39.8mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Zürich date42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Zürich date50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Zürich date$5,570

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39.8mm
Thickness
14.6mm
9.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
DUW 5101
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
60h
42 hoursh
Jewels
36
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$5,570

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date for its immaculate case finishing and the unique depth and texture of its dial, which is difficult to capture in photos. The watch's dual-timezone complication is considered a satisfying feature with sharp clicking, and the in-house movement finishing is noted as exceptional for its price point. Some find the hour markers slightly difficult to read at a glance, and one owner suggests seeking a secondhand deal due to the full retail price. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date highly for its refined finishing and distinctive dial at its price.

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