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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsLongines LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION
LonginesLONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION
MSRP $5,650

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION43mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION$5,650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
14.6mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.4mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
L893.6
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$5,650

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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 PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION

The Longines Pilot Majetek Pioneer Edition is widely praised for its grade 5 titanium construction, robust L893.6 automatic movement with 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification, and appealing vintage aesthetic with robust lume. Owners appreciate its unique, minimalistic, and timeless design, with some finding it more wearable than other large-format watches. The 43mm titanium case is noted for significantly reducing weight, though some reviewers and owners find the large, flat case overhangs smaller wrists or does not hug the wrist well, despite one reviewer finding it wears comfortably due to its cushion shape and flat caseback. The stiff fabric strap is criticized by some owners for giving the watch a "toy look" and requiring a break-in period. The price is considered steep by some, while others find it justified by the chronometer certification, build quality, and horological history.

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