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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsLinde Werdelin Oktopus Double Date 3DTP Carbon

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Oktopus Double Date 3DTP Carbon
Linde WerdelinOktopus Double Date 3DTP Carbon
MSRP $19,048

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Oktopus Double Date 3DTP Carbon44mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Oktopus Double Date 3DTP Carbon44h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Oktopus Double Date 3DTP Carbon300m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Oktopus Double Date 3DTP Carbon$19,048

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
complication
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
14.6mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Carbon

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
60h
44h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$19,048

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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.

Linde Werdelin Oktopus Double Date 3DTP Carbon

The Linde Werdelin Oktopus Double Date 3DTP Carbon is noted for its unique, original design and high-quality case finishing, with a wearable size offering massive wrist presence and conversation-starting ability. Owners praise its 300m water resistance and perfect ceramic bezel. The watch features a 3DTP carbon case, a Dubois Dépraz caliber LW04 with large date apertures at 12 o'clock, and champagne-colored titanium screws and crown. Some find the cut-out big date numerals slightly hinder legibility, and its experimental dial design and lack of a rotating bezel are points of contention for traditionalists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Linde Werdelin Oktopus Double Date 3DTP Carbon highly for its distinctive design and robust build.

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