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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsLongines EVIDENZA

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
EVIDENZA
LonginesEVIDENZA
MSRP $4,650

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
EVIDENZA30.6mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
EVIDENZA45h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
EVIDENZA30m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
EVIDENZA$4,650

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
30.6mm
Thickness
14.6mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
36.2mm
Lug Width
21mm
14mm
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
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
L592.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
60h
45h
Jewels
36
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$4,650

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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 EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA's distinctive tonneau shape, which offers a stylish alternative to round watches and is considered suitable for both dress and casual wear. Its detailing, including scalloped ridges and flamboyant styling, is frequently highlighted as spectacular and eye-catching, with particular admiration for the contrast between the steel case, brown strap, and blued hands. Some owners note the 6 numeral is cut off by the sub-dial, and one user wished the date and small seconds were positioned lower, though another found the date useful and well-placed. Accuracy is noted as being good, even after 20 years. Overall, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its unique case shape and flamboyant styling.

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