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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsMr Jones Watches Monster Melter 3000

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Monster Melter 3000
Mr Jones WatchesMonster Melter 3000
MSRP $225

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Monster Melter 3000
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Monster Melter 300040h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Monster Melter 3000
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Monster Melter 3000$225

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Casual
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
14.6mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Standard

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$225

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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.

Mr Jones Watches Monster Melter 3000

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches Monster Melter 3000 as a fun and cool weekend watch with nice, bright colors. The limited edition of 300 pieces sold out quickly. Some owners find the astronaut minute marker looks evil. On balance, owners rate the Mr Jones Watches Monster Melter 3000 highly for its unique, cool aesthetic and fun design, despite its legibility challenges.

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