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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsTissot Seastar 2000

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Seastar 2000
TissotSeastar 2000
MSRP $1,275

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Seastar 200046mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Seastar 200080h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Seastar 2000600m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Seastar 2000$1,275

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
46mm
Thickness
14.6mm
16.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
600m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Graded blue-black
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
60h
80h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,275

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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 Seastar 2000

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 2000 for its impressive specifications at its price point, including an 80-hour power reserve, ISO 6425 certification, sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, and 600m water resistance, with its dial quality and finishing considered superior for its class. The blue dial is frequently highlighted as particularly sharp and legible. However, the watch's substantial size and weight are consistent drawbacks; its 46mm width, 16.3mm thickness, and 52mm lug-to-lug dimension make it too large for some for everyday wear, with a rubber strap often recommended over the metal bracelet for comfort. A significant concern raised by multiple owners is the bezel's tendency to become loose and lose its click, with one reporting this on two separate watches. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting +1 second per day and another around +5 seconds per day.

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