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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsGlycine Combat Sub

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Combat Sub
GlycineCombat Sub
MSRP $1,850

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Combat Sub42mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Combat Sub38h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Combat Sub200m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Combat Sub$1,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
14.6mm
10.45mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
SW200-1
Power Reserve
60h
38h
Jewels
36
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,850

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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 Combat Sub

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub for its exceptional thinness, with many noting its 10.4mm to 10.8mm profile for a diver, perfect proportions, and solid build quality that offers significant value, especially at discounted prices. Its unique aesthetic is appreciated for avoiding homage looks, and the lug design contributes to a smaller perceived wear size despite its 42mm case. Some owners report an inconsistent power reserve and sub-par lume that can be difficult to read at night, while one owner noted a slightly off-color lume pip on the chapter ring. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub highly for its refined feel, slim profile, and value proposition.

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