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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSeestern S446 GMT

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
S446 GMT
SeesternS446 GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
S446 GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
S446 GMT41hh
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
S446 GMT100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
S446 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Cream

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Seiko NH34A GMT
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
60h
41hh
Jewels
36
24
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$299

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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.

Seestern S446 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S446 GMT for its stunning finishing and extreme value, with a sapphire crystal and adjustable clasp. The winding action is noted as buttery smooth, and the 39.5mm case size is considered very wearable. Some owners, however, flag the lume as a weak point and one owner found the bracelet clasp lacked sufficient micro-adjustment. The Seestern S446 GMT is considered an extreme value for the dollar. Overall, owners rate the Seestern S446 GMT highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition at its price point.

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