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Citizen Zenshin 60 MechanicalvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Zenshin 60 Mechanical
CitizenZenshin 60 Mechanical
MSRP $581
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zenshin 60 Mechanical40.5mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Zenshin 60 Mechanical60h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Zenshin 60 Mechanical100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Zenshin 60 Mechanical$581
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Super Titanium
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Beige
Titanium Legacy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8322
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$581
$5,230

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What people say

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Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical

The Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical is widely praised for its lightweight, scratch-resistant Super Titanium case and its unique frosted dial texture, with many owners highlighting its excellent value. The Caliber 8322 movement offers a 60-hour power reserve and a small-seconds complication. Some owners find the dial lettering subpar and the integrated bracelet limits strap options, with one reviewer noting a desire for tighter movement regulation, though accuracy figures range from -20/+40 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical highly for its titanium construction and dial finishing 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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