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Fortis Flieger F-41 Werk 7vsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Flieger F-41 Werk 7
FortisFlieger F-41 Werk 7
MSRP $4,510
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-41 Werk 741mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-41 Werk 738h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-41 Werk 7200m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Flieger F-41 Werk 7$4,510
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Titanium Legacy

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Werk 7 (Manufacture)
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
38h
60h
Jewels
26
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,510
$5,230

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What people say

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Fortis Flieger F-41 Werk 7

The Fortis Flieger is widely praised for its robust build quality, superb readability, and excellent fit and finish, with reviewers highlighting the utilitarian dial and Brixtrack markers. Some find the 39mm case wears large due to its 50mm lug-to-lug span, while others note the 41mm versions offer better proportions. The Werk 7 movement provides a 70-hour power reserve, though one review mentions the UW-30 movement in a 39mm model has a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers rate the Fortis Flieger highly for its practical design and solid construction 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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