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Bell & Ross BR 03-90 ROSE GOLDvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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BR 03-90 ROSE GOLD
Bell & RossBR 03-90 ROSE GOLD
MSRP $22,572
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR 03-90 ROSE GOLD42mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
BR 03-90 ROSE GOLD
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
BR 03-90 ROSE GOLD100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
BR 03-90 ROSE GOLD$22,572
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Thickness
14.6mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
Rose Gold
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Titanium Legacy
Indices
Applied indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.309
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
60h
Jewels
36
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, Power Reserve Indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$22,572
$5,230

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What people say

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Bell & Ross BR 03-90 ROSE GOLD

Owners widely praise the Bell & Ross BR 03 for its handsome, unique aviation-inspired design and "swagger." Some commenters defend the brand against common criticisms, highlighting the watch's appealing color combinations and number fonts. The value proposition is debated due to its use of ETA movements and emphasis on aesthetics, and it appeals to a niche audience. Overall, owners rate the Bell & Ross BR 03 highly for its distinctive design and 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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