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Oris Divers Sixty‑Five DatevsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Divers Sixty‑Five Date
OrisDivers Sixty‑Five Date
MSRP $3,400
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Divers Sixty‑Five Date38mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Divers Sixty‑Five Date41 hoursh
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Divers Sixty‑Five Date100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Divers Sixty‑Five Date$3,400
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
14.6mm
Lug Width
19mm
21mm
Material
Bronze
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Titanium Legacy
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
733-1
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41 hoursh
60h
Jewels
26
36
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,400
$5,230

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What people say

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Oris Divers Sixty‑Five Date

The Oris Divers Sixty‑Five Date is lauded for its vintage aesthetic, comfortable 39mm/40mm wearability, and excellent legibility, enhanced by a domed crystal. Reviewers note its smooth winding action and functional Oris 733 automatic movement. Some find the domed crystal causes light reflection that can make the black dial appear less black, and the white date wheel is visually jarring on certain dial colors. Overall, reviewers praise the Oris Divers Sixty‑Five Date for its classic dive watch charm and comfortable wearability.

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.

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