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Ferro Race Master ChronographvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Race Master Chronograph
FerroRace Master Chronograph
MSRP $485
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Race Master Chronograph45.2mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Race Master Chronograph40h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Race Master Chronograph50m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Race Master Chronograph$485
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45.2mm
42mm
Thickness
13.5mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Titanium Legacy

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$5,230

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What people say

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Ferro Race Master Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Ferro Race Master Chronograph for its comfortable 39mm brushed steel case and jubilee bracelet, noting strong lume and a beautifully engraved caseback. One owner specifically appreciates the brand's clear movement descriptions and finds the watch a great value for the price. However, one user questioned its value, initially mistaking the movement for a less expensive option, and a pre-production buyer reported communication issues regarding delays. On balance, owners rate the Ferro Race Master Chronograph highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive 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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