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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $3,300

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
King Seiko KSK38.6mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
King Seiko KSK45h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
King Seiko KSK50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
King Seiko KSK$3,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38.6mm
Thickness
14.6mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
Lug Width
21mm
19mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
6L35
Power Reserve
60h
45h
Jewels
36
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$3,300

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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.

Seiko King Seiko KSK

Owners and reviewers widely praise the King Seiko KSK for its exceptional dial and case finishing, often compared to higher-end brands, and its slim, retro design. The use of the Calibre 6L35 movement in some variants is seen as a significant upgrade, contributing to a refined feel, while others note the bracelet is unusually nice and the case offers a mix of brushed and polished finishes with sharp angles. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing misaligned screws and clasp components on their examples, and the standard 6R movement in some models is criticized as a disappointment for the price point. Accuracy figures range from +15/-10 seconds per day to +5 to +7 seconds per day, and water resistance is rated at 5 BAR or 50 meters. Overall, owners and reviewers find the King Seiko KSK to be a beautiful and classy watch with fantastic finishing, though some are divided on its value and movement choice at its price point.

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