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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsZelos Nova 37

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
14.6mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Salmon

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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