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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsGeckota GT Racing Chronograph

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
GT Racing Chronograph
GeckotaGT Racing Chronograph
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
GT Racing Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
GT Racing Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
GT Racing Chronograph50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
GT Racing Chronograph$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12.7mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$399

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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.

Geckota GT Racing Chronograph

The Geckota GT Racing strap is praised for its quality leather, crisp stitching, and beautiful patina, offering excellent value at less than half the price of similar vintage straps. Some owners find the 125/80mm length longer than ideal, and the keeper potentially smaller. On balance, owners rate the Geckota GT Racing strap highly for its quality and value, despite minor concerns about its length and keeper size.

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