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Compass Timepieces ExplorervsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Explorer
Compass TimepiecesExplorer
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Explorer42mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Explorer39h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Explorer100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Explorer—
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
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Chronograph
Thickness
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14.6mm
Lug Width
—
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Titanium Legacy

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
39h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
—
$5,230
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