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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
14.7mm
14.6mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Titanium Legacy

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$5,230

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What people say

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Bremont Altitude Chronograph

Owners note faint marks on the case sides and back, with minor wear and creasing on the strap. Reviewers flag the "DANGER EJECTION SEAT" wordmark on the dial as a divisive design choice that disrupts the MB series' usual stark tone, though they praise the improved smoothness and click precision of the Roto Click rotating bezel. On balance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph elicits mixed reactions, with design elements like the dial text being a point of contention for reviewers.

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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