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Oris ProPilot X Calibre 400 LaservsFortis Novonaut N-42

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ProPilot X Calibre 400 Laser
OrisProPilot X Calibre 400 Laser
MSRP $5,750
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ProPilot X Calibre 400 Laser39mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
ProPilot X Calibre 400 Laser120 hoursh
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
ProPilot X Calibre 400 Laser100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
ProPilot X Calibre 400 Laser$5,750
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
14.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Titanium
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
400
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120 hoursh
60h
Jewels
21
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,750
$5,230

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What people say

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Oris ProPilot X Calibre 400 Laser

The Oris ProPilot X Calibre 400 Laser is praised for its high-tech laser-etched titanium dial and the advanced Calibre 400 movement with a 120-hour power reserve. However, the dial's unique rainbow gradient is polarizing, with one owner finding it childish and preferring applied indices for better legibility and lume, while reviewers note the case shape may still require adjustment. The CHF 4,800 price is also flagged as steep for a time-only watch. On balance, owners and reviewers acknowledge the innovative dial and movement, but opinions are divided on its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.

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.

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