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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsZelos Thresher 44

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Thresher 44
ZelosThresher 44
MSRP $549

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Thresher 4444mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Thresher 4440h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Thresher 44500m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Thresher 44$549

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
500m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Grey

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$549

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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 Thresher 44

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 44, with one owner noting its finish has proven remarkably scratch-resistant. However, one owner found the finishing on their hammered grey variant not as well done as expected. The Zelos Thresher 44 with an agate dial sold out in 90 seconds, with one owner receiving theirs and noting the bracelet was fully wrapped. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 44 highly for its desirability and scratch-resistant finish.

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