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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSpinnaker Hass Automatic

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Hass Automatic
SpinnakerHass Automatic
MSRP $445

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Hass Automatic43mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Hass Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Hass Automatic300m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Hass Automatic$445

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
14.6mm
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Flying Dutchman

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$445

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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.

Spinnaker Hass Automatic

The Spinnaker Hass Automatic is a 43mm watch featuring an NH35 movement and sapphire crystal, with owners highlighting its beautiful dial. Some find Spinnaker watches, including this model, to be on the thicker side, with one owner describing the Hass X MCS Blue Fade variant as comically large and chunky. The Spinnaker Hass Automatic was offered at $445 USD as part of a special collection with customized elements, and a limited edition of 200 pieces was also available for $195 shipped. On balance, owners and reviewers note the attractive dial as a key positive, though some express reservations about the watch's thickness.

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