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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsTissot Chemin Des Tourelles

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Chemin Des Tourelles
TissotChemin Des Tourelles
MSRP $950

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Chemin Des Tourelles42mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Chemin Des Tourelles80h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Chemin Des Tourelles50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Chemin Des Tourelles$950

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Thickness
14.6mm
11.27mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman and indexes

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$950

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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 Chemin Des Tourelles

Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles owners and reviewers widely praise its 39mm case size for universal appeal and wearability, along with the reliable Powermatic 80 movement offering an 80-hour power reserve. The finishing on the brushed steel, sharp lugs, and polished bezel is noted as impressive, and the domed crystal adds to its aesthetic. Some find the dial details particularly appealing in sunlight, contributing to its classy and versatile styling suitable for any occasion. However, one reviewer observes the dial texture can disappear in certain lighting, and a white date window at 6 o'clock is considered divisive. Another notes a lack of individuality compared to some alternatives. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles highly for its elegant dial design and accessible price point.

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