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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsMaen Mahjong 36

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Mahjong 36
MaenMahjong 36
MSRP $899

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Mahjong 3636mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Mahjong 3640h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Mahjong 3650m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Mahjong 36$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11.1mm
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
MHV.03

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$899

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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 Mahjong 36

Owners widely appreciate the Maen Mahjong 36 for its quality and wearability, with some finding the green sunburst dial a subtle and fitting homage to its theme and the price reasonable. However, a segment of the community finds the design too understated for its thematic inspiration, preferring a more pronounced lacquered dial. On balance, owners rate the Maen Mahjong 36 highly for its impressive quality and wearability at its price point.

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