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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $575

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Presage Cocktail Time30.3mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Presage Cocktail Time40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Presage Cocktail Time$575

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
30.3mm
Thickness
14.6mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Lug Width
21mm
14mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
2R05
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$575

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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 Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its stunning dials and exceptional value, with owners noting it competes with watches costing significantly more. One owner specifically commends the green Mockingbird variant's dial, indices, hands, and crown. However, potential legibility issues due to dial patterns and hands, the use of Hardlex crystal instead of sapphire, and strap/bracelet sizing concerns are noted criticisms. The case on some variants is described as big, round, and somewhat uninspired. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial artistry and value proposition.

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