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Sinn 6096vsFortis Novonaut N-42

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6096
Sinn6096
MSRP $3,478
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
609641.5mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
609642h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
6096100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
6096$3,478
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
10.1mm
14.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Titanium Legacy
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW 330-1
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
42h
60h
Jewels
25
36
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,478
$5,230

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What people say

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Sinn 6096

Owners widely praise the Sinn 6096 for its elegant and versatile aesthetic, suitable for both dressy and smart-casual occasions, noting its crisp dial details and superb hand finishing. The watch is appreciated for its robust build and the convenience of its three-time-zone tracking. One owner flags the 40-hour power reserve as necessitating daily wear, and the lume is described as decent. On balance, owners rate the Sinn 6096 highly for its sophisticated design and versatile 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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