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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Thickness
14.6mm
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Swissmatic
Power Reserve
60h
72h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$550

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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 Classic Dream Swissmatic

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic for its classy white dial with Roman numerals, superb wearability due to balanced dimensions, and elegant, finely finished stainless steel components. The watch is also noted for its sapphire crystal, Swiss-made automatic movement, and sleek design, with one owner calling it a "steal" at $150. However, the Swissmatic movement's accuracy can vary, with one user noting a potential -10/+30 seconds per day, and another seeing figures from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Some owners feel the 43mm case wears large and can appear oversized on smaller wrists, and the 50-meter water resistance is seen as a limitation by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic highly for its value as a Swiss-made automatic with a sapphire crystal and elegant design at its price point.

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