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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsOrient Bambino Solar Quartz

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Bambino Solar Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38.4mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
VS213
Type
Automatic
Solar
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$265

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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 Bambino Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz for its nice finishing and value, with one owner noting it was worth the $220 spent. However, reviewers consistently flag the mineral crystal as a significant drawback, prone to scratches and abrasions. One owner reports the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz wears thinner due to its lighter movement and less robust construction. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz highly for its finishing and value, despite the mineral crystal's susceptibility to scratches.

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