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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Field III GMT Date
Gruppo GammaField III GMT Date
MSRP $459

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Field III GMT Date40mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Field III GMT Date41h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Field III GMT Date200m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Field III GMT Date$459

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
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
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Power Reserve
60h
41h
Jewels
36
25
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$459

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date for its awesome looks, quality, and good value. The watch features a 40mm brushed 316L stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance, powered by a Seiko NH34A movement. Some reviewers note the NH34A movement's accuracy can range from -20~+40 seconds per day, though one reviewer reported +5 seconds per day with a regulated movement. The dial's dense layout with Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some, and one owner found the size unsuitable for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date highly for its impressive finishing and toolish design at its price point.

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