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Sinn EZM 3FvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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EZM 3F
SinnEZM 3F
MSRP $1,933
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EZM 3F41mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
EZM 3F38h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
EZM 3F200m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
EZM 3F$1,933
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.7mm
14.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
bead-blasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Titanium Legacy
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
38h
60h
Jewels
26
36
Complications
Date, Pilot's Bezel
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,933
$5,230

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What people say

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Sinn EZM 3F

Owners widely praise the Sinn EZM 3F for its excellent legibility, robust bead-blasted build, and practical left-hand crown, with some noting its compact, slim wearability and smart appearance on a bracelet. One owner flags minor finishing imperfections and an awkward date window placement, and expresses a desire for tegimented scratch resistance. Overall, owners rate the Sinn EZM 3F highly for its practical mission timer design and compact wearability.

From video reviewers

The Sinn EZM 3F's Ar-Dehumidifying Technology for fogging prevention and temperature resistance is a key strength. Reviewers noted the bracelet lacked on-the-fly micro-adjustment and diver's extensions.

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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