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Sinn 900 DIAPALvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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900 DIAPAL
Sinn900 DIAPAL
MSRP $5,000
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
900 DIAPAL44mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
900 DIAPAL42h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
900 DIAPAL200m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
900 DIAPAL$5,000
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
15.5mm
14.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
satinized
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
LJP L120
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
42h
60h
Jewels
26
36
Complications
GMT, Date, Chronograph, Pilot's Bezel
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,000
$5,230

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What people say

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Sinn 900 DIAPAL

Owners praise the Sinn 900 DIAPAL for its 24-hour GMT hand and Sinn's proprietary technologies including the TEGIMENT case, AR dehumidification, and copper phosphate tablet. The internal rotating bezel is noted as very easy to turn but prone to being knocked out of position, making it unreliable for elapsed time. Some owners find the large dial contributes to an illusion of a bigger watch. On balance, owners value the Sinn 900 DIAPAL for its advanced proprietary technologies and GMT functionality.

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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