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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsLongines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
MSRP $3,500

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE34mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE30m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE$3,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Moonphase
Diameter
42mm
34mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.7mm
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
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
L899.5
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
$3,500

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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 MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection Moonphase for its beautiful, legible, and mesmerizing dial, with one owner noting it balances class and complexity. The watch offers old-world charm and a romantic moonphase complication, with the Caliber L899 movement providing a 64-hour power reserve. Some owners find the $3k price point high, suggesting better value exists elsewhere, while others acquired it for around $1700 USD. One owner notes the 40mm size is a perfect fit for a 6.75-inch wrist, though its limited water resistance makes it unsuitable for adventurous wear. On balance, the consensus is that the Longines Master Collection Moonphase is highly regarded for its classic design and attractive moonphase complication at its price point.

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