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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsHenry Archer Tidslinje

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Tidslinje
Henry ArcherTidslinje
MSRP $5,699

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Tidslinje40mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Tidslinje40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Tidslinje200m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Tidslinje$5,699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Grey

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Miyota 9122
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$5,699

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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.

Henry Archer Tidslinje

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidslinje for its superb build quality, captivating dial designs, and comfortable wearability, with many highlighting its 40mm size and 12.1mm thickness as very wearable. The triple date function is appreciated for its utility and collection variety, and the beads of rice bracelet is frequently noted for its comfort and quality. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting +/- 2-4 seconds per day and others around 10-15 seconds per day as advertised. Some owners find the day/month indicators and the numbering for days of the week to be tiny and hard to read, and the black bezel is considered disproportionately large and cosmetic by some. One owner noted disappointment that a micro-adjust clasp is no longer offered on the Lunaris model. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidslinje highly for its captivating design and excellent value for money.

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