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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsZelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium
ZelosHammerhead V3 300m Titanium
MSRP $559

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium44mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium300m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium$559

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
14.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Ti - Mosaic MOP

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$559

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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.

Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

The Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium is widely praised for its exceptional lume, unique and beautiful dial finishing that reflects light dramatically, and solid build quality that exceeds its price point. Owners also highlight its comfortable wearability, especially the lightweight titanium variant, and the convenient on-the-fly micro-adjustment on the bracelet. One owner notes the Japanese movement performs better than anticipated, and the Ti-Damascus variant features a unique, patterned dial and bezel. However, some owners find the 44mm size large, the crown "off," and the bracelet clasp could be more scratch-resistant, with resizing pins described as stubborn. Reattaching the bracelet after removal is also noted as extremely difficult. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium highly for its impressive dial aesthetics and value for money.

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