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Christopher Ward C60 LympstonevsFortis Novonaut N-42

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C60 Lympstone
Christopher WardC60 Lympstone
MSRP $1,390
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Lympstone49.3mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
C60 Lympstone38h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
C60 Lympstone600m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
C60 Lympstone$1,390
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
49.3mm
42mm
Thickness
13.8mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
600m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Titanium Legacy
Lume
SLN X1 GL 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
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,390
$5,230

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone's exceptionally bright and long-lasting X1 lume, which one owner notes outshines other premium dive watches. The watch features a unique forged carbon dial and two large, easy-to-use screw-down crowns for time setting and the internal compass bezel. It is powered by a COSC-certified chronometer movement and sports a PVD black finish on its 42mm case. Overall, owners highly value the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone for its standout lume and distinctive carbon dial.

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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