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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsTissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
TissotChemin des Tourelles Skeleton
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton39mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton80h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton$1,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11.22mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
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
Blue, Transparent
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
$1,100

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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 Skeleton

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton for its visually appealing skeletonized movement and fantastic dial for the price, noting its dual-contrast finished hands enhance legibility. The 39mm steel case is considered elegant and wearability is good for daily use, with one owner reporting accuracy within one second of atomic clock calibration after two days. The Powermatic 80 movement is reliable and offers an 80-hour power reserve, though its finishing is not considered high horology. Some community members flag resale value and legibility as potential concerns. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton highly for its visually striking skeletonized dial and reliable movement at its price point.

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