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Oris Divers Sixty‑Five ChronographvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Divers Sixty‑Five Chronograph
OrisDivers Sixty‑Five Chronograph
MSRP $4,700
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Divers Sixty‑Five Chronograph40mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Divers Sixty‑Five Chronograph62 hoursh
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Divers Sixty‑Five Chronograph100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Divers Sixty‑Five Chronograph$4,700
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
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
Grey
Titanium Legacy
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
771-1
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
62 hoursh
60h
Jewels
27
36
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,700
$5,230

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What people say

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Oris Divers Sixty‑Five Chronograph

The Oris Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph is praised for its classic, legible design and improved wearability with a 40mm case, though it remains a relatively thick 15.4mm. It is powered by the Sellita SW510-based Oris 771 caliber with a 48-hour power reserve. One reviewer noted that a full bronze variant's 21mm lug width limits strap options. Overall, reviewers find the Oris Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph a refined and appealing dive watch considered a credible alternative for everyday wear.

From video reviewers

The watch features a unique, nature-inspired dial that adds a touch to the classic design. The unidirectional dive bezel has smooth action. The lume is somewhat lacking, which may be a drawback for those who plan to use it in low-light conditions.

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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