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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Tangomat GMT
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat GMT
MSRP $5,740

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Tangomat GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Tangomat GMT42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Tangomat GMT30m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Tangomat GMT$5,740

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
DUW 5201
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
60h
42 hoursh
Jewels
36
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$5,740

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT for its elegant Bauhaus design, detailed finishing, and true in-house GMT movement, with many considering it excellent value. The watch's simplicity and user-friendly world time dial are highlighted as refreshing departures from busy designs. Some owners find the 40mm case wears larger than expected, and the GMT function, which uses a disk adjusted by a pusher, is noted as requiring manual adjustment and can be less convenient than a traditional hour hand for some users. One owner reported a daily accuracy drift of 25-35 seconds, while another experienced accidental pressing of the timezone pusher. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat GMT highly for its unique in-house GMT complication and refined aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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