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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsOrient Stretto Chronograph

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Stretto Chronograph
OrientStretto Chronograph
MSRP $350

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Stretto Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Stretto Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Stretto Chronograph50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Stretto Chronograph$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.12mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Champagne

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
VS752
Type
Automatic
Solar
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$350

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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 Stretto Chronograph

Owners praise the Orient Stretto Chronograph for its exclusivity and unique colorway, with one owner noting a preference for the version without the logo for a classier aesthetic. One owner found the bracelet uncomfortable. Overall, owners appreciate the Orient Stretto Chronograph for its distinctive appearance.

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