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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsIslander Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
IslanderIslander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
MSRP $329

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26334mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26350m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263$329

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
34mm
Thickness
14.6mm
37mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
21mm
18mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
60h
0h
Jewels
36
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$329

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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.

Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

Owners widely praise the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 for its exceptional value at $329, with many highlighting the striking pale blue dial and its suitability for semi-formal wear. Specific points of appreciation include the attractive case shape, the dial's texture, and the visibility of the blue hands. On balance, owners rate the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 highly for its aesthetic appeal and strong value proposition.

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