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Oris Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IVvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV
OrisGreat Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV
MSRP $4,750
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV43.5mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV120 hoursh
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV300m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV$4,750
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
43.5mm
42mm
Thickness
14.6mm
Lug Width
23mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CALIBRE 400
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120 hoursh
60h
Jewels
21
36
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,750
$5,230

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What people say

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Oris Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV

The Oris Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV's 43.55mm case is surprisingly wearable on a 7-inch wrist due to its new design. Owners report the Oris Great Barrier Reef III, a 45mm watch, is massive and nearly 20mm thick. Overall, owners find the Oris Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV wearable despite its size, citing its new design as a key factor.

From video reviewers

The striking turquoise-to-navy gradient dial is a notable feature. The 43.5mm stainless steel case is noted for its ergonomic fit.

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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