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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsYema Navygraf Marine Nationale Quartz

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Navygraf Marine Nationale Quartz
YemaNavygraf Marine Nationale Quartz
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Navygraf Marine Nationale Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Navygraf Marine Nationale Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Navygraf Marine Nationale Quartz100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Navygraf Marine Nationale Quartz$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11mm
Lug Width
21mm
19mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Standard

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$499

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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.

Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale Quartz

Owners praise the Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale Quartz for its well-made case, clean legible dial, and comfortable 39mm size, with one noting its thin profile for 300m water resistance. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +6 seconds per day and another seeing it keep within COSC time. Minor criticisms include a steel bracelet with a slight rattle and sharp edges, bent bracelet pins, and in one instance, crooked dial printing. On balance, owners find the Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale Quartz offers good value and wearability, with its French design and thinner case being key highlights.

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