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Sinn 103 St Ty HdvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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103 St Ty Hd
Sinn103 St Ty Hd
MSRP $2,797
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
103 St Ty Hd41mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
103 St Ty Hd48h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
103 St Ty Hd200m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
103 St Ty Hd$2,797
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14.7mm
14.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
stainless steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 7750
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
48h
60h
Jewels
23
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,797
$5,230

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What people say

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Sinn 103 St Ty Hd

The Sinn 103 St Ty Hd is widely praised as a stunning, heritage-inspired pilot's chronograph with a utilitarian feel and bold red accents on a black dial. Owners note it offers a different experience compared to typical Sinn watches. It features a hand-wound Sellita SW510 M movement, a 58-hour power reserve, 20 ATM water resistance, and impact-resistant acrylic glass. The Sinn 103 St Ty Hd is priced at €2,590 and is limited to 1,000 units. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn 103 St Ty Hd highly for its unique aesthetic and tool watch attributes.

From video reviewers

The watch's robustness and ability to withstand extreme conditions without compromising accuracy are notable strengths. The relatively high price point is a shared weakness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's thickness, with one reviewer considering it a drawback and the other not mentioning it.

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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