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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsPagani Design PD-YS027

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
PD-YS027
Pagani DesignPD-YS027
MSRP $146

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
PD-YS02740.5mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
PD-YS02740h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
PD-YS027100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
PD-YS027$146

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
27mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
MIYOTA 8215
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$146

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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.

Pagani Design PD-YS027

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-YS027's quality and appearance, particularly in low light, and appreciate the display case back. However, some owners find the integrated bracelet excessively shiny and limiting for strap changes. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-YS027 highly for its exceptional quality and value at its price point.

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