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Bremont Terra Nova 38vsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Terra Nova 38
BremontTerra Nova 38
MSRP $3,050
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Terra Nova 3838mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Terra Nova 3840h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Terra Nova 38100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Terra Nova 38$3,050
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.7mm
14.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Titanium Legacy

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ENG300
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,050
$5,230

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What people say

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Bremont Terra Nova 38

The Bremont Terra Nova 38 is widely praised for its unique geometric cushion case, featuring a combination of finishes, and its crisp, legible dial with luminous numerals and a gold seconds hand. Owners appreciate the quick-release bracelet. However, the movement's 38-hour power reserve and plain caseback engraving are considered uninspired for the price by some. One reviewer would have preferred a screw-down crown and caseback for a rugged field watch, and the bracelet lacks micro-adjustment. The Turquoise Limited Edition variant was criticized for its $3,450 price and legibility issues with white numerals on the turquoise dial, though the dial and lume were appreciated by some. On balance, owners and reviewers value the Bremont Terra Nova 38 for its distinctive case design and dial legibility, despite some reservations about the movement finishing and bracelet adjustability.

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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