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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsCincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
MSRP $895

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic65h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic$895

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.6mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Screw Down w/ Sapphire Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
X1 C3

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Sellita SW200-2
Power Reserve
60h
65h
Jewels
36
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$895

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its sharp finishing, textured pearlescent dial, and excellent lume. The simple, understated design and comfortable 38mm size are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note the bracelet lacks quick micro-adjustments and the quick-release spring bars can dig into the wrist. One owner found the lume blocks potentially thinner and the font on larger numbers less desirable than a standard typeface, though the seconds hand was considered a success. Overall, owners highly recommend the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its great craftsmanship and value.

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