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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsBell & Ross WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE PLATINUM

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE PLATINUM
Bell & RossWW1 HEURE SAUTANTE PLATINUM
MSRP $31,320

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE PLATINUM
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE PLATINUM
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE PLATINUM
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE PLATINUM$31,320

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
14.6mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Indices
Applied

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$31,320

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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.

Bell & Ross WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE PLATINUM

The Bell & Ross WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE PLATINUM is noted for its elegant and conservative display of time, featuring a jumping hour complication with an instant jump executed by Vincent Calabrese. Reviewers highlight its striking looks and the 42mm platinum case with a gray dial. A power reserve indicator disc is present, though a seconds subdial is absent. One reviewer found the Bell & Ross logo at 3 o'clock to be slightly too large. Overall, reviewers praise the Bell & Ross WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE PLATINUM for its sophisticated jumping hour complication and refined aesthetic.

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