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Oris Wings of Hope Gold Limited EditionvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Wings of Hope Gold Limited Edition
OrisWings of Hope Gold Limited Edition
MSRP $18,900
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wings of Hope Gold Limited Edition38mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Wings of Hope Gold Limited Edition120 hoursh
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Wings of Hope Gold Limited Edition50m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Wings of Hope Gold Limited Edition$18,900
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
14.6mm
Lug Width
19mm
21mm
Material
18k Yellow Gold
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
401
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120 hoursh
60h
Jewels
21
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$18,900
$5,230

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What people say

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Oris Wings of Hope Gold Limited Edition

The Oris Wings of Hope Gold Limited Edition is praised for its vintage aesthetic, featuring a compact 38mm gold case and warm caramel numerals. It is powered by the Calibre 401 movement, offering a substantial 120-hour power reserve. One owner noted the watch was in 87% condition with minor marks on the case and lugs, and wear on its included straps. Reviewers find its 50 meters of water resistance underwhelming for a watch with a screw-down crown. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Oris Wings of Hope Gold Limited Edition for its vintage design and extended power reserve.

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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