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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsTissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Le Locle 20th Anniversary
TissotLe Locle 20th Anniversary
MSRP $975

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Le Locle 20th Anniversary29mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Le Locle 20th Anniversary48h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Le Locle 20th Anniversary30m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Le Locle 20th Anniversary$975

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
29mm
Thickness
14.6mm
8.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
29mm
Lug Width
21mm
14mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman and diamonds

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
60h
48h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$975

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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.

Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary

The Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary is widely praised for its classic Swiss design, featuring a textured guilloché dial, Roman numerals, and elegant script, with owners choosing it for its timeless elegance. Reviewers and owners highlight the efficient Powermatic 80 movement with an 80-hour power reserve and Nivachron antimagnetic hairspring. Some owners note the watch's moderate 39mm size and thin profile, and its versatility with dual bracelet/strap options and a two-tone case. A potential drawback for some is its 30m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary highly for its refined, timeless aesthetic and capable movement at its price point.

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