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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsHamilton Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,695

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono46mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono$1,695

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
46mm
Thickness
14.6mm
15.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
24mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
H-21
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,695

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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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono for its clean, classic, and highly legible dial, with one noting its lume charges quickly and brightly. Stellar timekeeping is reported, with one owner seeing +2 or 3 seconds per day. The watch is described as bridging the gap between casual and dressy, and comfortable for its size. However, one owner found the watch felt "kind of cheap" and was "honestly not that happy with it," while another questioned Hamilton's quality control after receiving a watch with a dial blemish and a temporarily broken day/date function. Some owners express skepticism about the $650 price point, with one suggesting they would only pay $250. The stock leather band is described as nice but stiff, and the lugs are shorter than preferred by one owner. The watch features a sapphire crystal with great anti-reflective coating and a modified Valjoux 7750 movement with extra power reserve.

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