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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsVaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Green

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Automatic
Solar
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$349

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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.

Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

The Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is praised for its 38mm size and the inclusion of three Topo-designed straps and an accessory case. It utilizes a solar-powered Epson quartz movement, noted as a solid workhorse. Overall, owners appreciate the practical inclusions and the compact sizing of the Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker.

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