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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsLongines LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesLONGINES MASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $2,850

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION38.5mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION$2,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38.5mm
Thickness
14.6mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Ivory

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
L893.5
Power Reserve
60h
72h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$2,850

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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

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its attractive designs, heritage feel, and value, with specific models highlighted for their legibility and manageable sizes. One owner finds the 40mm moonphase chronograph complete calendar mesmerizing and versatile at around $1700, while another appreciates the 38mm World Timer's looks and blue hands. A drawback noted across different models is limited water resistance, with one owner selling their watch due to this, and the World Timer disc requiring manual adjustment for daylight saving time in some areas. On balance, owners rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition, despite some limitations in water resistance and functionality.

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