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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSeiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition41h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition200m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition$795

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
14.6mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
4R36
Power Reserve
60h
41h
Jewels
36
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$795

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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 Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition is praised for its well-executed movie homage, featuring a striking silver-to-blue gradient dial with a hidden shark design and the "JAWS" logo. Owners note the special case back marked with the Orca boat and shark fin, and the inclusion of a special box. The watch is considered a fun summer piece, with a comfortable blue silicone strap, despite its 45mm dimensions. The 4R36 automatic movement is noted to have a 41-hour power reserve, with accuracy reported between +45 and -35 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition for its unique Jaws-themed dial and commemorative details.

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