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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsGlycine Airman Contemporary GMT

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Airman Contemporary GMT
GlycineAirman Contemporary GMT
MSRP $2,850

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Airman Contemporary GMT44mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Airman Contemporary GMT48h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Airman Contemporary GMT100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Airman Contemporary GMT$2,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12.4mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
SW330-2
Power Reserve
60h
48h
Jewels
36
25
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$2,850

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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.

Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT for its outstanding value and attractive design, noting its ability to track three time zones and the functional dual 12-hour and 24-hour dial with a precisely toothed, free-spinning bezel that can be locked. Some owners find the GMT hand's similarity to the minute hand frustrating, and the ETA movement can exhibit a misaligned GMT hand. One owner notes the lume pips are weaker than the hands, while another highlights its 200m water resistance and considered it a great beater. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT highly for its unique functionality and value proposition.

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