Which is cheaper, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Nodus Nomad?

At MSRP the Nodus Nomad is the cheaper of the two at $575, against $5,230 for the Fortis Novonaut N-42 — a $4,655 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Nodus Nomad?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Nomad — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Nodus Nomad?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Nodus Nomad.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Nodus Nomad?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Nodus Nomad.

What movement does the Fortis Novonaut N-42 run compared to the Nodus Nomad?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Novonaut N-42 uses the Manufacture Caliber WERK 17 and the Nodus Nomad uses the TMI NH34 (GMT).

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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsNodus Nomad

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fortis Novonaut N-42

N-42

MSRP $5,230

Nodus Nomad

nomad-gobi

MSRP $575

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Novonaut N-4242mm

Nomad38mm

Power Reserve

Novonaut N-4260h

Nomad41h

Water Resistance

Novonaut N-42300m

Nomad100m

MSRP

Novonaut N-42$5,230

Nomad$575

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Titanium Legacy

—

Lume

None

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Manufacture Caliber WERK 17

TMI NH34 (GMT)

Power Reserve

60h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,230

$575

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