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Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300vsFortis Novonaut N-42

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C60 Atoll 300
Christopher WardC60 Atoll 300
MSRP $1,320
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Atoll 30047.4mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
C60 Atoll 30038h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
C60 Atoll 300300m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
C60 Atoll 300$1,320
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
47.4mm
42mm
Thickness
11.3mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
60h
Jewels
26
36
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,320
$5,230

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 for its superb fit and finish, with its "light catcher" case described as jewelry-like and its dial as beautiful and well-coordinated with the strap. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is noted for running near COSC standards, though one owner reports accuracy around -6 seconds per day while another notes +1/+2 seconds per day. Some users desire a larger 42mm size option. On balance, owners rate the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 highly for its exceptional case finishing and dial aesthetics at its price point.

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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