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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSternglas Naos XS

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Naos XS
SternglasNaos XS
MSRP $247

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Naos XS33mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Naos XS
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Naos XS50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Naos XS$247

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
33mm
Thickness
14.6mm
6mm
Lug-to-Lug
36mm
Lug Width
21mm
16mm
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 784
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
Jewels
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$247

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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 XS

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XS for its simple, awesome design, domed sapphire crystal, and clean hands, with one owner highlighting the beautiful blue mother-of-pearl dial and top-notch build quality on a special edition. It is recommended as a durable, refined daily wear watch for around $270, suitable for casual and formal occasions. However, one owner found the Sternglas Naos XS to have a cheap feel and a face resembling a toy, noting it wears smaller than expected, while another described the automatic movement as a bit noisy. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XS highly for its refined design and value, with specific praise for the mother-of-pearl dial on special editions.

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