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Ikepod Chronopod C006vsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Chronopod C006
IkepodChronopod C006
MSRP $853
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00644mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00640h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00650m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Chronopod C006$853
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Titanium Legacy

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$5,230

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What people say

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Ikepod Chronopod C006

Owners widely appreciate the Ikepod Chronopod C006's exceptional case finishing and dial depth, with some welcoming its Newson-esque design and smooth, lugless case that wears smaller than its 44mm size. Reviewers note the well-designed quartz chronograph offers good value, though one owner found the dial too dark and another felt the price was ridiculous given the quartz movement. Opinions are split on the design, with some finding it polarizing and "nerdy" while others embrace its quirky aesthetic.

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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