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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSugess Tourbillon Master S454

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Tourbillon Master S454
SugessTourbillon Master S454
MSRP $999

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Tourbillon Master S45441mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Tourbillon Master S45440h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Tourbillon Master S4545m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Tourbillon Master S454$999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14.6mm
8.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
300m
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
ST8000
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$999

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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.

Sugess Tourbillon Master S454

Owners widely praise the Sugess Tourbillon Master S454 for its attractive dial finishing, sharp case edges, and the visual appeal of its genuine tourbillon, especially considering its price point. Specific strengths highlighted include a delicate 38mm size with 11.5mm thickness and a crisp winding feel. However, multiple owners note accuracy issues, with figures ranging from +6 to +11 seconds per day and one report of -12 seconds per day. Concerns are also raised about the movement's finishing upon close inspection, the lack of internal anti-reflective coating causing reflections, a small crown that makes winding cumbersome, and potential long-term durability and serviceability challenges. The 24-hour complication is not independently adjustable, and water resistance is limited to 50m. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Tourbillon Master S454 highly for its impressive tourbillon and finishing at the price, despite some noted accuracy and finishing caveats.

From video reviewers

The value proposition of a functional tourbillon movement under $600 is a significant strength. Reviewers noted issues with the bracelet and wearability.

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