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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
14.6mm
18mm
Lug Width
21mm
18mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,800

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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 MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is lauded for its utilitarian, no-nonsense design, exceptional tritium lume for visibility, and comfortable 41mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its robust build, meeting ISO 6425 dive watch standards and approved for military use, demonstrating durability during demanding activities. One reviewer notes the stock rubber strap requires modification for a proper fit. Overall, reviewers rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its focus on utility and ruggedness at its price point.

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