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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsLinde Werdelin Oktopus III

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Oktopus III
Linde WerdelinOktopus III
MSRP $20,953

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Oktopus III45mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Oktopus III60h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Oktopus III300m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Oktopus III$20,953

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
14.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Blue
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
LW09
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$20,953

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 III

Owners and reviewers praise the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its avant-garde design and comfortable, lightweight titanium case, with some noting its advanced lume applications create a striking glow in the dark. The skeletonized or octopus-themed dials are highlighted, as is the integrated moon phase complication. One owner reported a lume bezel issue and subsequent poor service experience, though the problems were ultimately corrected. The Linde Werdelin Oktopus III features a 44-hour power reserve and is water-resistant to 300 meters. Overall, enthusiasts appreciate the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its unique design and wearable titanium construction.

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