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NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik 34 goldvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Club Sport neomatik 34 gold34mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Club Sport neomatik 34 gold43 hoursh
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Club Sport neomatik 34 gold200m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Club Sport neomatik 34 gold$3,960
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
34mm
42mm
Thickness
8.2mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Titanium Legacy
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 3001
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
43 hoursh
60h
Jewels
37
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,960
$5,230

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik 34 gold

The NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik 34 gold is praised for its slim 8.2mm thickness and 200m water resistance, offering a substantial feel on the wrist despite its 34mm diameter, and features a metallic dial with a brushed sunburst finish and blue-emitting SuperLuminova. Some find its gold tone less convincing than solid-gold alternatives, and owners note the bracelet is functional but basic, using pins and collars for adjustment. Some find the dial's youthful aesthetic a concern for older wearers, and the display caseback upcharge is considered high. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik 34 gold highly for its impressive thinness and robust water resistance at its price point.

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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