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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsHELM Miyako

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Miyako
HELMMiyako
MSRP $375

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Miyako40mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Miyako42h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Miyako200m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Miyako$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
13.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Gray
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
60h
42h
Jewels
36
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$375

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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.

HELM Miyako

HELM Miyako owners widely praise its exceptional value and quality, with multiple reports highlighting its stunning appearance and dial details. The watch is noted for its excellent accuracy, with figures around +1.5 to +2 seconds per day. One owner found the HELM Miyako to be tough and versatile, fitting well on a 6.6-inch wrist. Overall, owners consider the HELM Miyako an amazing value and a great watch, worth the wait for its availability.

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