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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition39.3mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition70h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition$1,050

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39.3mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.2mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
6R35
Power Reserve
60h
70h
Jewels
36
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,050

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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 Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition is widely praised for its spectacular, Kabuki-inspired gradient dials featuring a hemp leaf motif and gold-toned accents, with some owners finding the dial and finishing exquisite and superior to watches at higher price points. The bracelet is also noted as being better than entry-level offerings. However, the lume fades quickly, and movement accuracy can vary, with reported figures ranging from +20 seconds per day to losing 5-8 seconds per day. Some reviewers and owners find the price steep for the 6R35 movement, and the Hardlex crystal is considered a potential scratch risk compared to sapphire. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the striking dial and good finishing of the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition, despite some concerns regarding movement accuracy and crystal durability.

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