Which is cheaper, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $5,230 for the Fortis Novonaut N-42 — a $4,931 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished).

What movement does the Fortis Novonaut N-42 run compared to the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 runs a automatic caliber (Manufacture Caliber WERK 17), while the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap).

Side by side

Fortis Novonaut N-42vsHelgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fortis Novonaut N-42

N-42

MSRP $5,230

Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)

hornet-fighter

MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Novonaut N-4242mm

Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

Novonaut N-4260h

Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Novonaut N-42300m

Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)100m

MSRP

Novonaut N-42$5,230

Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Titanium Legacy

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Manufacture Caliber WERK 17

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

60h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,230

$299

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