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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsHamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Khaki Field Auto Chrono
HamiltonKhaki Field Auto Chrono
MSRP $2,175

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Khaki Field Auto Chrono42mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Khaki Field Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Khaki Field Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Khaki Field Auto Chrono$2,175

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
14.6mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
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
$2,175

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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 Khaki Field Auto Chrono

The Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono is widely praised for its retro military design, value proposition, and reliable ETA movement. Reviewers highlight its 42mm steel case, 100m water resistance, and the H-21 automatic movement offering a 60-hour power reserve. One editorial review notes the unusual dial layout omits a running seconds indicator for symmetry, featuring day and date windows instead. The case is described as black PVD-treated stainless steel with a brushed finish and polished bezel, complemented by a black-on-black dial with dark grey Super-LumiNova and polished Arabic numerals. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono a well-designed tactical sports watch offering a strong combination of style and value.

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