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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,556

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,556

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
18mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Model 1 (Group Buy)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
60h
42h
Jewels
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,556

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What people say

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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.

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its exceptional vitreous enamel dials, custom typography, and elegant design, noting the dials' unique craftsmanship and light-reflecting qualities. The updated G100 movement is appreciated for its extended power reserve, and the case finishing is described as well-executed with a high-polish finish. Some reviewers suggest the case could be slightly slimmer. The significant wait time, ranging from nearly two years to over two and a half years, is a notable drawback frequently mentioned by owners. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) highly for its unique enamel dials and appealing design at its price point.

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