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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsTissot Visodate

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Visodate
TissotVisodate
MSRP $950

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Visodate39mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Visodate80h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Visodate50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Visodate$950

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.6mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Blue
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
$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 Visodate

The Tissot Visodate is widely praised for its vintage-inspired design, clean dial, and excellent value, with owners and reviewers highlighting its compact 39mm case, refined proportions, and the reliable Powermatic 80 movement providing an 80-hour power reserve. Some owners specifically appreciate the twisted lug design and the beveled domed sapphire crystal. However, criticisms include weak lume, a potentially flat bezel, and a leather strap that requires break-in, while the 39mm diameter and flat profile may not suit all wrists. The crystal can also be reflective, and some find the lugs somewhat long. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Visodate highly for its refined design and exceptional value at its price point.

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