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Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti)vsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Twelve X (Ti)
Christopher WardTwelve X (Ti)
MSRP $5,375
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Twelve X (Ti)46.3mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Twelve X (Ti)120h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Twelve X (Ti)100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Twelve X (Ti)$5,375
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Chronograph
Diameter
46.3mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.3mm
Lug Width
25mm
21mm
Material
Titanium
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Satin + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Titanium Legacy
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SH21
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
60h
Jewels
26
36
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,375
$5,230

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What people say

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Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti)

The Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti) is praised for its exceptionally finished, lightweight titanium case and COSC-certified, skeletonized SH21 movement offering a 120-hour power reserve. Reviewers note its comfortable wearability due to the rounded case shape, despite a 12.3mm thickness, and highlight the micro-adjust clasp. Legibility is considered good for a skeletonized watch, though reduced compared to standard dials. One reviewer points out that the case chamfers may be prone to dings and the movement finishing does not reach higher-end standards. Overall, reviewers rate the Christopher Ward Twelve X (Ti) highly for its impressive case finishing and the value of its COSC-certified, in-house skeletonized movement.

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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