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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsGlycine Airpilot GMT

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Airpilot GMT
GlycineAirpilot GMT
MSRP $1,595

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Airpilot GMT44mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Airpilot GMT
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Airpilot GMT100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Airpilot GMT$1,595

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
14.6mm
10.75mm
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

6 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
60h
Jewels
36
1
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,595

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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 Airpilot GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airpilot GMT for its exceptional value, citing case and bracelet finishing that rivals much more expensive watches, a vibrant dial, and clear legibility. One owner notes a potential concern about the crown stem, having encountered similar issues with the brand. The clasp is considered average, and the red numbers on the inner chapter ring are too small to be useful. The 52mm lug-to-lug may be too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airpilot GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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