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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsGeckota Sea-Hunter Dive Watch

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Sea-Hunter Dive Watch
GeckotaSea-Hunter Dive Watch
MSRP $349

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Sea-Hunter Dive Watch40mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Sea-Hunter Dive Watch40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Sea-Hunter Dive Watch200m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Sea-Hunter Dive Watch$349

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
13.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Steel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
ETA 2824
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$349

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What people say

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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.

Geckota Sea-Hunter Dive Watch

Owners and reviewers find the Geckota Amber Bezel to be a good value at $200, highlighting its 42mm cushion case and sapphire crystal. One owner dislikes the N S E W markings on the bezel. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Geckota Amber Bezel a good value due to its case and crystal.

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