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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsBoldr Venture GMT

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Venture GMT
BoldrVenture GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Venture GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Venture GMT40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Venture GMT200m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Venture GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$299

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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.

Boldr Venture GMT

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture GMT for its lightweight titanium case and bracelet, utilitarian GMT function, and 200m water resistance, with many finding it a comfortable daily driver. The watch's faceted bracelet attachment, sapphire crystal, and attractive dials are also frequently highlighted, though some owners note the lume's visibility is hampered by blending numbers. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting it runs 6 seconds fast over 25 days, while another finds the Miyota movement basic. Some users would prefer a 4 o'clock crown and a date window, and the clasp safety can be loose. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture GMT highly for its robust titanium build and practical GMT functionality at its price point.

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