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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsLinde Werdelin Spidolite Titanium – 3D Movement

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Spidolite Titanium – 3D Movement
Linde WerdelinSpidolite Titanium – 3D Movement
MSRP $21,587

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Spidolite Titanium – 3D Movement44mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Spidolite Titanium – 3D Movement42h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Spidolite Titanium – 3D Movement100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Spidolite Titanium – 3D Movement$21,587

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
14.6mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
LW07
Power Reserve
60h
42h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$21,587

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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.

Linde Werdelin Spidolite Titanium – 3D Movement

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite Titanium – 3D Movement is praised for its surprisingly wearable 44mm titanium case, which is hollowed and shaped for comfort despite its size. Reviewers note its industrial, sci-fi aesthetic with sharp angles and hexakey screws. The watch is powered by the LW07 automatic movement with a central seconds hand and is water-resistant to 100 meters. However, legibility is compromised by the skeletonized dial, and the recessed crown is difficult to grip for winding. On balance, reviewers find the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Titanium – 3D Movement's unique industrial design and comfortable wearability to be its strongest attributes, despite legibility challenges.

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