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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsMr Jones Watches Ricochet

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Ricochet
Mr Jones WatchesRicochet
MSRP $295

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Ricochet45mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Ricochet40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Ricochet
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Ricochet$295

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Casual
Diameter
42mm
45mm
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
$295

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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 Ricochet

Mr Jones Watches Ricochet is celebrated for its unique art style and conversational appeal, featuring a gold-leaf foiling technique and a jumping hour display. Owners note that reading the time can be a petite experience due to the small display size and the 5-minute increment minute hand can be imprecise for exact time-telling. The TY2709 movement is not known for reliability, though the brand offers good warranty support. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate Mr Jones Watches Ricochet as a fun, visually compelling art piece with conversational appeal.

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