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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSternglas Naos Großdatum

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Naos Großdatum
SternglasNaos Großdatum
MSRP $323

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Naos Großdatum38mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Naos Großdatum
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Naos Großdatum50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Naos Großdatum$323

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Lume
None
Luminova Punkten

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Seiko VJ76
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
Jewels
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$323

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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 Großdatum

The Sternglas Naos Großdatum is praised for its Bauhaus aesthetic and value, with one owner finding it an affordable alternative to other designs. However, some owners report it feels underwhelming and cheap, with a printed-on face, small font, and toy-like hands, and find the strap to be of poor quality. The watch features a 38mm stainless steel case, an Alabaster dial with beige LumiNova, and a Seiko TMI VJ76 quartz movement rated for -20/+20 seconds per month. On balance, owners and reviewers are divided, with the primary point of contention being the perceived quality and aesthetic execution of the Sternglas Naos Großdatum.

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