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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsCIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
LEGEND OF SERPENT
CIGA DesignLEGEND OF SERPENT
MSRP $2,399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
LEGEND OF SERPENT46.5mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
LEGEND OF SERPENT41h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
LEGEND OF SERPENT30m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
LEGEND OF SERPENT$2,399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
46.5mm
Thickness
14.6mm
15.9mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
18k

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
CD-04-S
Power Reserve
60h
41h
Jewels
36
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$2,399

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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.

CIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT

The CIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT features an onyx case and a unique dial design with a gold snake indicating hours and minutes. Reviewers note the CD-04-S automatic movement has a 41-hour power reserve and the watch is water-resistant to 30 meters. The silver version uses a 925 silver snake and a CD-04-E movement, while the gold version features an 18K gold snake and the CD-04-S movement. On balance, reviewers highlight the LEGEND OF SERPENT's distinctive dial and case design as its primary appeal.

From video reviewers

The unique case design and 18k gold serpent hand are notable features of the CIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT. The watch's movement accuracy is also a strength, as it shares its movement with the award-winning Blue Planet titanium predecessor.

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