Which is cheaper, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Henry Archer Kvantum?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Kvantum is the cheaper of the two at $2,199, against $5,230 for the Fortis Novonaut N-42 — a $3,031 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Henry Archer Kvantum?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Henry Archer Kvantum — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Henry Archer Kvantum?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Henry Archer Kvantum.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Henry Archer Kvantum?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Kvantum.

What movement does the Fortis Novonaut N-42 run compared to the Henry Archer Kvantum?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 runs a automatic caliber (Manufacture Caliber WERK 17), while the Henry Archer Kvantum runs a quartz (Seiko VK64).

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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsHenry Archer Kvantum

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Fortis Novonaut N-42

N-42

MSRP $5,230

Henry Archer Kvantum

5744002550563

MSRP $2,199

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Novonaut N-4242mm

Kvantum41mm

Power Reserve

Novonaut N-4260h

Kvantum40h

Water Resistance

Novonaut N-42300m

Kvantum50m

MSRP

Novonaut N-42$5,230

Kvantum$2,199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Thickness

14.6mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

48mm

Lug Width

21mm

20mm

Material

Titanium / Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

300m

50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Titanium Legacy

Tan

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Manufacture Caliber WERK 17

Seiko VK64

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

60h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,230

$2,199

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