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Bremont Supermarine ChronovsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Supermarine Chrono
BremontSupermarine Chrono
MSRP $6,850
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Supermarine Chrono43mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Supermarine Chrono40h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Supermarine Chrono300m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Supermarine Chrono$6,850
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
15.87mm
14.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Titanium / Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Titanium Legacy

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,850
$5,230

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What people say

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Bremont Supermarine Chrono

The Bremont Supermarine Chrono's black dial and understated bezel markings allow it to transition effectively from rugged use to evening events. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Bremont Supermarine Chrono to be a handsome and functional watch, with its versatile dial design being a key strength.

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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