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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Tourbillon Master SU8230
SugessTourbillon Master SU8230
MSRP $1,399

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Tourbillon Master SU823041mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Tourbillon Master SU823040h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Tourbillon Master SU823050m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Tourbillon Master SU8230$1,399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
11mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Yellow Gold/Rose Gold/Bronze
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Seagull ST8230
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,399

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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.

Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

Owners widely praise the Sugess Tourbillon Master for its stunning enamel dial and impressive finishing at its price point. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting -12s/day and another +6 to +11s/day. Caveats include a cumbersome winding crown, limited 50m water resistance, a 21mm lug width, and a non-hacking movement, with one owner noting a power reserve around two days and noticeable resistance when winding. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Tourbillon Master highly for its visually striking dial and finishing, which significantly elevates its perceived value.

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