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Farer GMT BEZELvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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GMT BEZEL
FarerGMT BEZEL
MSRP $1,325
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT BEZEL40mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
GMT BEZEL56h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
GMT BEZEL200m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
GMT BEZEL$1,325
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Titanium Legacy

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
56h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,325
$5,230

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What people say

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Farer GMT BEZEL

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Farer GMT BEZEL for its exceptional value, unique design language, and wearable dimensions, with one owner noting its fit, finish, and quality rivaling higher-end brands. Specific strengths highlighted include enthusiastic color combinations, a vintage charm from the bubble crystal, and comfortable wearability due to its 12.5mm thickness and short lug-to-lug. The watch features a Sellita SW330-2 top-grade movement and 200m water resistance, with pricing around US$1,550 / €1,575. Some owners find the aluminum bezel less durable, and legibility on the white dial was initially a concern, though hand changes have been made. Opinions on Farer's market positioning vary, with some placing it at a luxury level and others at a more accessible tier. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer GMT BEZEL highly for its compelling blend of design, wearability, and utility 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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