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Dan Henry 1970vsFortis Novonaut N-42

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
197040h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
1970200m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
1970$310
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14.8mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Titanium Legacy

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$5,230

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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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