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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
9039
Power Reserve
60h
42h
Jewels
36
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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