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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsanOrdain Model 2 OT

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Model 2 OT
anOrdainModel 2 OT
MSRP $1,588

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Model 2 OT36mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Model 2 OT42h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Model 2 OT50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Model 2 OT$1,588

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
21mm
18mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Model 2 OT

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
60h
42h
Jewels
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,588

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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.

anOrdain Model 2 OT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 2 OT for its exquisite, handcrafted vitreous enamel dial and harmonious design. The 36mm steel case is noted for its simple, rugged field watch inspiration, and the winding experience is described as exceptionally smooth. Some reviewers flag a low 5atm water resistance and noticeable glare on the crystal, while others mention the lack of a seconds hand and limited lume. The 36mm case size is perceived differently, with some finding it wears larger and others smaller than expected. Overall, the consensus is that the anOrdain Model 2 OT is a highly regarded piece for its artistic dial and craftsmanship at its price point.

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