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Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403vsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403
OrisBig Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403
MSRP $4,500
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 40338mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403120 hoursh
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 40350m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403$4,500
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
14.6mm
Lug Width
19mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
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
Blue
Titanium Legacy
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CALIBRE 403
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
$4,500
$5,230

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What people say

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Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403

The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403 is praised for its in-house Calibre 403 movement offering a 120-hour power reserve and a 10-year warranty. Owners and reviewers highlight its good finishing, inspired dial design with luminous Arabic numerals, and the analog date complication for quick checks. The 40mm stainless steel case is 12.3mm thick with 50 meters of water resistance. Some owners find the 40mm size perfect, while others prefer the 36mm version. The deer leather strap's clasp scratches easily, and the higher price point compared to standard models is a point of discussion, with a noted owner concern about time-setting accuracy not yet addressed. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403 for its impressive performance and refreshed aesthetic at its price point.

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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