Which is cheaper, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Baltic Scalegraph?

At MSRP the Baltic Scalegraph is the cheaper of the two at $1,766, against $5,230 for the Fortis Novonaut N-42 — a $3,464 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Baltic Scalegraph?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 wears larger at 42mm versus 39.5mm for the Baltic Scalegraph — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Baltic Scalegraph?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Baltic Scalegraph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Baltic Scalegraph?

The Baltic Scalegraph carries a 63-hour power reserve against 60 hours on the Fortis Novonaut N-42.

What movement does the Fortis Novonaut N-42 run compared to the Baltic Scalegraph?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 runs a automatic caliber (Manufacture Caliber WERK 17), while the Baltic Scalegraph runs a manual (Sellita SW510).

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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsBaltic Scalegraph

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Fortis Novonaut N-42

N-42

MSRP $5,230

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Baltic Scalegraph

scalegraph-blue

MSRP $1,766

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Novonaut N-4242mm

Scalegraph39.5mm

Power Reserve

Novonaut N-4260h

Scalegraph63h

Water Resistance

Novonaut N-42300m

Scalegraph100m

MSRP

Novonaut N-42$5,230

Scalegraph$1,766

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

42mm

39.5mm

Thickness

14.6mm

14.1mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

47mm

Lug Width

21mm

20mm

Material

Titanium / Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

300m

100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Titanium Legacy

Blue

Lume

None

BGW9

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Manufacture Caliber WERK 17

Sellita SW510

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

60h

63h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,230

$1,766

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