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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSinn U50 HYDRO SDR with TEGIMENT option

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
U50 HYDRO SDR with TEGIMENT option
SinnU50 HYDRO SDR with TEGIMENT option
MSRP $3,110

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
U50 HYDRO SDR with TEGIMENT option41mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
U50 HYDRO SDR with TEGIMENT option40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
U50 HYDRO SDR with TEGIMENT option5,000m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
U50 HYDRO SDR with TEGIMENT option$3,110

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11.8mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
bead-blasted
Water Resistance
300m
5000m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminescent

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Ronda 715 Li - SWISS MADE
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
5
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$3,110

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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.

Sinn U50 HYDRO SDR with TEGIMENT option

The Sinn U50 HYDRO SDR with TEGIMENT option is widely praised for its exceptional scratch resistance and legibility, with owners reporting no signs of wear after extended use. The oil-filled case contributes to extreme water resistance and a clear dial, while the fully tegimented construction offers a soft feel on the wrist. Reviewers note the compact 41mm size, though one owner found it did not wear as thin as expected due to its thickness. The lume is considered underwhelming by some, and the diving extension on the clasp can release too easily. It utilizes a quartz movement, which is noted as less accurate than previous thermo-compensated options. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn U50 HYDRO SDR with TEGIMENT option highly for its robust, legible, and virtually indestructible build at its price point.

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