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Bell & Ross BRS BLACK DIAMOND EAGLE DIAMONDSvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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BRS BLACK DIAMOND EAGLE DIAMONDS
Bell & RossBRS BLACK DIAMOND EAGLE DIAMONDS
MSRP $7,128
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BRS BLACK DIAMOND EAGLE DIAMONDS39mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
BRS BLACK DIAMOND EAGLE DIAMONDS
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
BRS BLACK DIAMOND EAGLE DIAMONDS100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
BRS BLACK DIAMOND EAGLE DIAMONDS$7,128
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
14.6mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
Ceramic
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
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
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.102
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
60h
Jewels
36
Complications
Hours/Minutes
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,128
$5,230

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What people say

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Bell & Ross BRS BLACK DIAMOND EAGLE DIAMONDS

The Bell & Ross BRS BLACK DIAMOND EAGLE DIAMONDS is a 39mm ceramic quartz watch with a subsidiary seconds dial and SuperLumiNova. Owners describe it as stunning, with aesthetics outweighing movement quality for some, and find it incredible on the wrist. Opinions on its appearance are split, with some finding it elegant and others ugly. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Bell & Ross BRS BLACK DIAMOND EAGLE DIAMONDS to be a visually striking watch, with its aesthetic appeal being its primary draw.

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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