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Fortis · Novonaut

Fortis Novonaut N-42

Ref. N-42 · Sport

$5,230In stock

Cached eBay asking average ≈ $4,505 · 9 asking listings · as of Jul 22, 2026

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Case

Diameter
42mm
Thickness
14.6mm
Lug width
21mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water resistance
300m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Titanium Legacy

Movement

Caliber
Fortis WERK 17
Type
Automatic
Beat rate
28,800 vph
Power reserve
60h
Jewels
36

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Sub-dials
3
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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6 colorways

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03The community take

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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.

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