Which is cheaper, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm?

At MSRP the Fortis Novonaut N-42 is the cheaper of the two at $5,230, against $12,300 for the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm — a $7,070 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 48 hours on the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm.

What movement does the Fortis Novonaut N-42 run compared to the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Novonaut N-42 uses the Manufacture Caliber WERK 17 and the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm uses the HUB1153.

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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsHublot Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm

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

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Fortis Novonaut N-42

N-42

MSRP $5,230

Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm

541.NX.7170.RX

MSRP $12,300

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Novonaut N-4242mm

Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm42mm

Power Reserve

Novonaut N-4260h

Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm48h

Water Resistance

Novonaut N-42300m

Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm50m

MSRP

Novonaut N-42$5,230

Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm$12,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Thickness

14.6mm

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Lug-to-Lug

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46mm

Lug Width

21mm

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Material

Titanium / Stainless Steel

Titanium

Finish

Brushed and polished

Titanium

Water Resistance

300m

50m

Caseback

Solid

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Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

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AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Titanium Legacy

Blue

Indices

Applied

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Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Manufacture Caliber WERK 17

HUB1153

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

60h

48h

Jewels

Complications

None

Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,230

$12,300

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