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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsMarloe Watch Company Solent Timer

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Solent Timer
Marloe Watch CompanySolent Timer
MSRP $507

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Solent Timer42mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Solent Timer40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Solent Timer100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Solent Timer$507

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Thickness
14.6mm
12mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Lume
None
Natulite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$507

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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.

Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer for its beautiful design and perceived quality, with excellent packaging noted as a positive. One owner reports the included strap may be too large for wrists under 7 inches. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting their GMT runs a tad fast. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer highly for its aesthetic appeal and quality feel.

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