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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsLongines CONQUEST

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
CONQUEST
LonginesCONQUEST
MSRP $4,750

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
CONQUEST34mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
CONQUEST40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
CONQUEST100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
CONQUEST$4,750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
34mm
Thickness
14.6mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.1mm
Lug Width
21mm
17mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Mother of Pearl

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
L888.5
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$4,750

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Longines CONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines CONQUEST for its versatile, aesthetically pleasing design, comfortable wearability, and excellent value, with many highlighting its high-quality finishing and smooth winding action. Reviewers and owners alike note the watch's well-wearing size and blend of vintage and modern design elements. Some owners report the polished surfaces can be prone to scratches, and multiple sources flag the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment as a significant drawback impacting fit. Lume quality is also a recurring point of criticism, with one reviewer noting only the black dial version appears to have lumed hands. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Longines CONQUEST a highly versatile and well-built everyday sports watch offering significant value.

From video reviewers

The elegant gold dial is a notable aspect of the Longines CONQUEST. The quartz movement may be a drawback for collectors who prefer mechanical movements. Reviewers disagree on the standout feature, with one highlighting the gold dial and the other the Blue Sunburst dial.

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