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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsBoldr Globetrotter GMT

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Globetrotter GMT
BoldrGlobetrotter GMT
MSRP $469

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Globetrotter GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Globetrotter GMT40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Globetrotter GMT200m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Globetrotter GMT$469

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
GMT Banff
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Seiko NH34 GMT
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$469

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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.

Boldr Globetrotter GMT

The Boldr Globetrotter GMT is praised for its legibility and finishing, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black or sunburst blue dial. Reviewers highlight the ceramic bezel's sharp city markings and tight, smooth ratcheting action. The 44mm 316L stainless steel case exhibits a non-traditional design with radial and vertical brushing.

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