Which is cheaper, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Pagani Design PD-1759?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1759 is the cheaper of the two at $130, against $5,230 for the Fortis Novonaut N-42 — a $5,100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Pagani Design PD-1759?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Pagani Design PD-1759 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Pagani Design PD-1759?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Pagani Design PD-1759.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Pagani Design PD-1759?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Pagani Design PD-1759.

What movement does the Fortis Novonaut N-42 run compared to the Pagani Design PD-1759?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Novonaut N-42 uses the Manufacture Caliber WERK 17 and the Pagani Design PD-1759 uses the Miyota 8215.

Side by side

Fortis Novonaut N-42vsPagani Design PD-1759

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

Pagani Design PD-1759

pd-1759

MSRP $130

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Novonaut N-4242mm

PD-175940mm

Power Reserve

Novonaut N-4260h

PD-175942h

Water Resistance

Novonaut N-42300m

PD-1759100m

MSRP

Novonaut N-42$5,230

PD-1759$130

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Titanium Legacy

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Manufacture Caliber WERK 17

Miyota 8215

Power Reserve

60h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,230

$130

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Hodinkee·2

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Pagani Design PD-1759

Pagani Design PD-1759 owners praise its value for money and aesthetic appeal at its price point. Some owners express a desire for a sterile dial and a no-date configuration, and note that the butterfly bracelet's lack of half-links hinders achieving a precise fit. Overall, owners find the Pagani Design PD-1759 to be a good value proposition for its appearance, though some wish for dial and bracelet refinements.

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