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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSCvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
MSRP $1,695
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
46.68mm
42mm
Thickness
12.45mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Bronze
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Titanium Legacy
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
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
$1,695
$5,230

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC for its comfortable wearability, durable case and bezel, and smooth winding action, with one owner finding its case superior to a Tudor's. However, accuracy is a significant concern, with one owner reporting +17 seconds per day. The rubber strap is also noted as lacking refinement, and some suggest design tweaks for greater brand uniqueness. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC highly for its wearability and case finishing, despite accuracy concerns with the Sellita SW330-2 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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