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Sugess Chrono Heritage S419vsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Chrono Heritage S419
SugessChrono Heritage S419
MSRP $459
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Heritage S41938mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Heritage S41935h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Chrono Heritage S4195m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Chrono Heritage S419$459
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
14.5mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
5m
300m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Titanium Legacy

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST19
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
60h
Jewels
25
36
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$459
$5,230

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What people say

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Sugess Chrono Heritage S419

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Heritage S419 for its gorgeous appearance, sharp case finishing, and dial printing, with many calling it an outstanding piece and a bargain for the money. The lume is consistently described as killer, excellent, even, and bright. The ST1902 mechanical movement with swan neck regulator and the tactile pushers are also noted as positives. However, some owners find the 6 o'clock subdial superfluous or flawed, and the watch is described by some as thick, heavy, and brick-like with a horrible side profile, wearing larger than its 37mm diameter due to the bracelet and case shape. The non-hacking movement is a point of contention for precise time setting, and one owner found the bracelet pulled hair. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Heritage S419 highly for its impressive finishing and value, despite some criticisms regarding case proportions and the 6 o'clock subdial.

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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