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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSpinnaker Hull Titanium Bronze

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Hull Titanium Bronze
SpinnakerHull Titanium Bronze
MSRP $425

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Hull Titanium Bronze42mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Hull Titanium Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Hull Titanium Bronze100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Hull Titanium Bronze$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
14.6mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$425

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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 Hull Titanium Bronze

The Spinnaker Hull Titanium Bronze is a sold-out limited edition that has garnered significant interest, with one owner noting its titanium case stands out with a white strap. Owners are split on the watch's value, with one finding it a good purchase at $125 and another questioning the strap's suitability for its 100M water resistance. Some reviewers flag the VK73 movement's limited 60-minute chronograph and a big date window obscured by the chronograph hand, while others praise the handsome design with a textured sandwich dial and comfortable wearability. Lume is described as non-existent by one source. Overall, owners and reviewers are divided on the Spinnaker Hull Titanium Bronze, with praise for its design and wearability tempered by criticism of its movement execution and strap.

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