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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSpinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
14.6mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Bronze

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$850

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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 Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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