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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsLongines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
MSRP $4,150

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE40mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE30m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE$4,150

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.7mm
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
Ivory
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
L687.5
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
$4,150

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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 MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE for its beautiful and legible dial, offering significant complications for its value. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +8 seconds per day and another stating it is their most accurate watch. Some find the chronograph hour hand placement inconvenient, and the date hand can occasionally overlap the hour hand. The watch is noted as being thick, typical of Valjoux-based chronographs, and its 3 bar water resistance limits it to less demanding environments. One owner observed scuffs on the case of their example, and another found the blue on the band and numerals less vibrant than pictured. Overall, owners rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE highly for its impressive complications and aesthetic appeal at its price point.

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