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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsTudor Ranger

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Ranger
TudorRanger
MSRP $3,900

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Ranger36mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Ranger70h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Ranger100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Ranger$3,900

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
19mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
MT5400
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
60h
70h
Jewels
36
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$3,900

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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.

Tudor Ranger

The Tudor Ranger is highly regarded by owners for its balanced dial, legible markers, and traditional 36mm sizing, with some rating it above other Tudor models. The watch is powered by a COSC-certified MT5405 movement offering a 70-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers praise the Tudor Ranger for its excellent value and classic design.

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