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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSternglas Naos Edition Sport

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Naos Edition Sport
SternglasNaos Edition Sport
MSRP $269

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Naos Edition Sport38mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Naos Edition Sport
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Naos Edition Sport50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Naos Edition Sport$269

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.6mm
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Ronda 715
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
Jewels
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$269

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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.

Sternglas Naos Edition Sport

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Edition Sport for its durability and refined daily wearability, easily transitioning between casual and dressier occasions. The sapphire crystal remains scratchless, and the steel case holds up well, though some users report minor bezel micro-scratching. One owner found the original tan strap showed significant wear and fraying within a year, necessitating a replacement. Opinions are split on the watch's aesthetic; some describe it as underwhelming with a printed-on face, small font, and toy-like hands, feeling cheap and looking worse in person, while others love the watch and find it looks fantastic. Some owners in the line also note that certain variants wear smaller than expected, with a desire for smaller case sizes for slender wrists. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Naos Edition Sport highly for its durable construction and versatile design, despite some reservations about its dial finishing and strap quality.

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