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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
14.6mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
SII NH36
Power Reserve
60h
42h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$895

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

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