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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsHamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Performer Auto chrono
MSRP $2,645

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono42mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono60h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono$2,645

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
14.6mm
15.22mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
H-31
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$2,645

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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 Performer Auto chrono

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono is praised as a good entry-level Swiss watch with desirable features and a reputable brand name, offering a sporty take on the Jazzmaster line with a 42mm case and a three-register layout. Owners note its 60-hour power reserve from the H-31 movement and find it a durable, stylish choice for daily wear. Some community members consider it a "sleeper model" with a stealthily beautiful design. However, some reviewers question its design originality, seeing similarities to other chronographs, and one commenter dislikes its 43mm case and long lug-to-lug measurement. The strap is described as stiff out of the box and on the shorter side. One owner questioned if the bezel was functional, and another felt it might be small and pricey for its specifications. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono well for its value as an entry-level Swiss chronograph with desirable features and a reputable brand name.

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