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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
SBGM245200m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.6mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
9S66
Power Reserve
60h
72h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$6,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

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