EQUIPThe Gadgeteer · 17h ago
This space chronograph made its whole dial out of lume
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Fortis has released the Novonaut N-42 TR chronograph featuring a base dial constructed entirely from Lumicast X1 material. This design innovation ensures full-face illumination for enhanced readability during low-light transit and space operations.
- 01The watch face utilizes a solid Lumicast X1 base instead of traditional applied markers
- 02Three available colorways include Halo Black, Halo Blue, and Halo Green aesthetics
- 03Engineered for high-visibility performance in both daylight and dark environments
- 04Built as a space-capable chronograph meeting rigorous technical standards for professionals
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Fortis built the Novonaut N-42 TR around a base dial cast from Lumicast X1, so the whole face glows instead of applied markers. It reads clean at noon. Three colorways share the layout, Halo Black, Halo Blue and Halo Green,…