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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith AutomaticvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Thickness
14.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
WOOLSTON
Titanium Legacy

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$490
$5,230

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What people say

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AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic

Owners praise the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic for its dial depth created by elevated numerals, a deeply signed buckle, and detailed case sides. The watch is also noted for being practically mark-free with no dings found, and comes with a barely worn brown leather AVI-8 OEM strap. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic highly for its detailed finishing and pristine condition.

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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