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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsMarathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
21mm
16mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$650

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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.

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch owners praise its tritium tubes, Mil-spec designation, and scratch-resistant case finish, with some finding the 36mm size practical for field use. However, some owners criticize its perceived overpriced nature, thick case, and squared-off lugs, while others point to the composite case material, 30m water resistance, and unbranded movement as drawbacks. On balance, owners are divided on the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch, with opinions split on its value and design features.

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