Which is cheaper, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $5,230 for the Fortis Novonaut N-42 — a $4,915 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 wears larger at 42mm versus 41.2mm for the Seiko Essentials Automatic — a 0.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is rated to 300m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

What movement does the Fortis Novonaut N-42 run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Novonaut N-42 uses the Manufacture Caliber WERK 17 and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the 4R35.

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