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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsNOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde29.5mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde30m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde$2,930

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
29.5mm
Thickness
14.6mm
6.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
40.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
18mm
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
Gold
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Alpha | manual
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
60h
43 hoursh
Jewels
36
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$2,930

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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 Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde is praised for its bold yet wearable color composition, featuring a lavender dial with a coppery/golden sub-dial, beige text, and a sky-blue seconds hand. Owners appreciate the classic, elegant, and compact dimensions of the Tetra line. One owner expressed a desire for the recessed sub-dial found on other models. Overall, reviewers and owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde highly for its unique and well-executed color palette.

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