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Echo/Neutra Averau 39 Moon PhasevsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Averau 39 Moon Phase
Echo/NeutraAverau 39 Moon Phase
MSRP $1,085
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Averau 39 Moon Phase39mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Averau 39 Moon Phase38h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Averau 39 Moon Phase100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Averau 39 Moon Phase$1,085
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Titanium Legacy
Lume
Superluminova BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW280-1 elaboré
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
38h
60h
Jewels
25
36
Complications
Moon Phase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,085
$5,230

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Echo/Neutra Averau 39 Moon Phase

Owners widely praise the Echo/Neutra Averau 39 Moon Phase for its clear dial, excellent lume, and the unique, readable moon phase complication, with many finding the 39mm size perfect for a field watch and appreciating the overall finishing and bracelet quality. Some owners find setting the moon phase requires frequent adjustment and can be difficult to set accurately, while one owner noted the moon phase model is thicker than anticipated but still wears well. On balance, owners rate the Echo/Neutra Averau 39 Moon Phase highly for its distinctive design and strong value.

From video reviewers

The moon phase complication is a notable strength, integrating a high-end feature into a field watch design. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any specific weaknesses.

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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