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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsOrient Symphony IV

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Symphony IV
OrientSymphony IV
MSRP $325

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Symphony IV41.6mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Symphony IV40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Symphony IV50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Symphony IV$325

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
41.6mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.3mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Champagne
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
F6722
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$325

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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.

Orient Symphony IV

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony IV for its exceptional value, in-house movement, and sapphire crystal. The watch is noted for its refined look and feel, with owners finding it wears smaller than its case size suggests and offers excellent band customization options. One owner reports accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another notes the bracelet is not ideal. Some owners expressed a desire for smaller case size options and preferred darker dials over the all-silver variant. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony IV highly for its value and refined appearance at its price point.

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