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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsLongines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
FLAGSHIP HERITAGE
LonginesFLAGSHIP HERITAGE
MSRP $2,150

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
FLAGSHIP HERITAGE38.5mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
FLAGSHIP HERITAGE
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
FLAGSHIP HERITAGE30m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
FLAGSHIP HERITAGE$2,150

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38.5mm
Thickness
14.6mm
10.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
21mm
19mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
L615.3
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
60h
0h
Jewels
36
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$2,150

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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.

Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

The Longines Flagship Heritage is widely praised for its impeccable finishing, timeless vintage-inspired design, and exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its elegant cream dial with gilt markers, dauphine hands, and applied logo, as well as its comfortable 38.5mm case size. Owners appreciate its refined aesthetic, suitable for dressed occasions and as a first watch, and some note the special design on the case back. However, its 42-hour power reserve and 12.4mm thickness are flagged as drawbacks, with one owner suspecting an issue with the self-winding mechanism. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Flagship Heritage highly for its elegant vintage design and exceptional value at its price point.

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