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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsMakydo Mystic Blue

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Mystic Blue
MakydoMystic Blue

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Mystic Blue38mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Mystic Blue
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Mystic Blue50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Mystic Blue

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.6mm
9mm
Lug Width
21mm
27mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
60h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230

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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.

Makydo Mystic Blue

Owners widely praise the Makydo Mystic Blue for its aesthetic appeal, impeccable finishing on the case and bracelet, and its sunburst dial. The 38mm size is noted to wear comfortably, closer to 39mm. Some owners report the clasp takes time to get used to for smooth operation.

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