Which is bigger, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Magrette Manaia?

The Magrette Manaia wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Fortis Novonaut N-42 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Magrette Manaia?

The Magrette Manaia is rated to 500m versus 300m for the Fortis Novonaut N-42.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Magrette Manaia?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Magrette Manaia.

What movement does the Fortis Novonaut N-42 run compared to the Magrette Manaia?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Novonaut N-42 uses the Manufacture Caliber WERK 17 and the Magrette Manaia uses the Miyota 9015.

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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsMagrette Manaia

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Fortis Novonaut N-42

N-42

MSRP $5,230

Magrette Manaia

manaia

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Novonaut N-4242mm

Manaia44mm

Power Reserve

Novonaut N-4260h

Manaia42h

Water Resistance

Novonaut N-42300m

Manaia500m

MSRP

Novonaut N-42$5,230

Manaia—

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Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Titanium Legacy

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Lume

None

Super Luminova C3

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Manufacture Caliber WERK 17

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

60h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,230

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