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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsLinde Werdelin Spidolite Summit

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Spidolite Summit
Linde WerdelinSpidolite Summit
MSRP $15,873

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Spidolite Summit44mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Spidolite Summit42h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Spidolite Summit100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Spidolite Summit$15,873

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

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$15,873

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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 Summit

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite Summit is widely praised for its exceptional lightness, achieved through extensive skeletonization of its case and dial, making it comfortable for everyday wear despite its substantial 44mm x 15mm dimensions. Reviewers note the striking aesthetic created by the combination of materials and colors, with one owner specifically highlighting the versatility of the Arktis Blue dial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Summit highly for its innovative construction and comfortable wearability.

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