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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSugess MoonPhase Master S437

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
MoonPhase Master S437
SugessMoonPhase Master S437
MSRP $549

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
MoonPhase Master S43740mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
MoonPhase Master S43748h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
MoonPhase Master S43750m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
MoonPhase Master S437$549

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
White
Lume
None
X1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
ST2528
Power Reserve
60h
48h
Jewels
36
25
Complications
None
Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$549

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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.

Sugess MoonPhase Master S437

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master S437 for its striking dial, often described as deep blue or aventurine, and its value, with prices around $171-$175. The Seagull ST1908 movement is noted as accurate, with one owner reporting +3 seconds over 18 hours and another +7 seconds daily, and its hand-winding action is smooth. However, the watch's thickness, potentially over 13mm, is a concern for some as a dress watch, and the long lugs may pose a fit issue on smaller wrists. A potential design flaw in the moonphase window, showing two phases simultaneously, is flagged as a deal-breaker by some. The included leather straps are considered stiff and uncomfortable, and the domed sapphire crystal lacks AR coating, leading to reflections. On balance, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master S437 highly for its stunning dial and value, despite some fit and finishing concerns.

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