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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsMaen Lunar Classic 36

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Lunar Classic 36
MaenLunar Classic 36
MSRP $1,271

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Lunar Classic 3636mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Lunar Classic 3640h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Lunar Classic 3650m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Lunar Classic 36$1,271

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
14.6mm
9.8mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
M7.1.1

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Sellita SW280-1
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,271

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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.

Maen Lunar Classic 36

The Maen Lunar Classic 36 is lauded for its attractive salmon dial with radial brushing and its appealing moonphase complication, complemented by a brick bracelet praised for its drape and case integration. Reviewers note the watch's vintage-inspired styling and elegant dial. One reviewer, however, would prefer the omission of lume for a cleaner look, while another would opt for white lume over faux patina and suggests removing the crosshairs from the moonphase sub-dial. The watch is powered by a Sellita SW280-1 movement and was available for pre-order starting at €1,049. Overall, reviewers appreciate the Maen Lunar Classic 36 for its stylish design and well-executed detailing, particularly the dial and bracelet.

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