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Nodus Duality IIvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Duality II
NodusDuality II
MSRP $875
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Duality II40mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Duality II41h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Duality II300m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Duality II$875
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota Cal.9015 Premium Automatic
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
41h
60h
Jewels
24
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$875
$5,230

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What people say

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Nodus Duality II

Owners widely praise the Nodus Duality II for its refined dial construction, improved proportions, and wearability with a thinner 11.5mm case. The dual-crown functionality for movement and internal rotating bezel is a key feature, alongside 300 meters of water resistance and a durable three-link bracelet with the NodeX extension. The Miyota Cal. 9015 movement is noted, with some owners preferring Nodus finishing over alternatives. One owner finds the Nodus Duality II overpriced at $868, citing a loud rotor and lower-quality bracelet, while others argue US assembly, the movement, and the internal bezel justify the cost. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Duality II highly for its refined design and wearability 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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