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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
14.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$189

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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.

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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