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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsHamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto
HamiltonKhaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto
MSRP $1,675

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto46mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto80h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto1,000m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto$1,675

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
46mm
Thickness
14.6mm
15.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
H-10
Power Reserve
60h
80h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,675

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Navy Frogman Titanium Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto for its durability, bold design, and titanium case construction, with some noting its comfortable wearability and precise +2 seconds per day accuracy. Reviewers highlight the 46mm model's 1000m water resistance and 80-hour power reserve from the H-10 movement. However, the large 46mm case size is frequently cited as a drawback for everyday wear, and some find the rubber strap stiff, the bezel grip challenging when wet, and the crown difficult to grip. One owner reports that the lume is not strong. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto for its robust build and dive-ready specifications, with the primary caveat being its substantial case dimensions.

From video reviewers

The bezel action and dial are highlighted as strengths. The watch's size, specifically its thickness and lug-to-lug measurement, is a shared concern. Reviewers disagreed on the oversized crown lock, with one finding it a drawback and another not mentioning it.

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