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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsRZE Resolute 36

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Resolute 36
RZEResolute 36
MSRP $689

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Resolute 3636mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Resolute 3640h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Resolute 36200m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Resolute 36$689

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
14.6mm
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$689

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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.

RZE Resolute 36

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

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