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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsHorage Lensman 2

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Lensman 2
HorageLensman 2
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Lensman 239mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Lensman 272h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Lensman 250m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Lensman 2$6,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.6mm
9.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
No
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Horage K2
Power Reserve
60h
72h
Jewels
36
25
Complications
None
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Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$6,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Horage Lensman 2

The Horage Lensman 2 is recognized for its innovative photographic exposure calculator bezel and legible dial, making it a functional tool for outdoor photography. Reviewers highlight its well-executed 39mm hybrid titanium and aluminum case, COSC-certified K2 GMT movement, and overall good sizing. The watch is priced at CHF 5,450. On balance, reviewers rate the Horage Lensman 2 highly for its unique functionality as a camera tool combined with its luxury micro-rotor GMT features.

From video reviewers

The K2 Micro-Rotor Calibre is a key innovation in the watch. The watch's prominent lug-to-lug fit may be noticeable compared to other watches. Reviewers disagree on the importance of the sliding exposure scale on the bi-directional bezel, with some considering it a unique feature for photographers and others not explicitly mentioning it as a notable aspect.

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