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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsWilliam Wood The Watch

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
The Watch
William WoodThe Watch
MSRP $820

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
The Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
The Watch40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
The Watch100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
The Watch$820

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14.6mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$820

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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.

William Wood The Watch

William Wood The Watch is praised for its fun, well-themed packages and unique design elements inspired by historical and heroic themes. Reviewers note impressive finishing and functional collector's boxes. One model features a 41mm stainless steel case and a Sellita SW510 movement with a 48-hour power reserve, while another has a 42mm bronze case with striking red accents. Design inspirations include fire alarm-themed exhibition casebacks, fire engine dashboard sub-dials, ship's engine order telegraph dials, and NYC skyline casebacks. On balance, William Wood The Watch is a well-finished, thematically rich offering for enthusiasts.

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