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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSeiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial35.9mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial72h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial$1,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
35.9mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
6R5H
Power Reserve
60h
72h
Jewels
36
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,600

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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 Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial

The Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial is praised for its balanced feel and fluid, vintage aesthetic, with reviewers highlighting its flawless enamel dial featuring painted Roman numerals and slender blued steel hands. The in-house calibre 6R5H and 6R55 movements provide a 72-hour power reserve, and the watch offers 100 meters of water resistance. However, one reviewer noted a perceived lack of connection to its Japanese silk fabric inspiration, and the US$950 starting price reflects recent Seiko price increases. Overall, reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial highly for its beautiful enamel dial and vintage aesthetic at its price point.

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