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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsLongines LEGEND DIVER 59

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
LEGEND DIVER 59
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 59
MSRP $4,100

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
LEGEND DIVER 5942mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
LEGEND DIVER 5972h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
LEGEND DIVER 59300m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
LEGEND DIVER 59$4,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
14.6mm
12.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.1mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black
Indices
Applied
Painted Arabic numerals and indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
L888.6
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
60h
72h
Jewels
36
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$4,100

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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 LEGEND DIVER 59

The Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 is widely praised for its warm colors and the 42mm no-date configuration, with owners appreciating its comfortable and versatile wearability. Reviewers highlight the matte black grained-texture dial and sandblasted hands, noting the COSC-certified L888.6 caliber offers a 72-hour power reserve, all at a $4,100 price point. Opinions on bracelet comfort vary, with some finding it bulky on smaller wrists while others prefer it over the mesh option. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 a great release that preserves the model's identity.

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