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Oris Artelier ComplicationvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Artelier Complication
OrisArtelier Complication
MSRP $3,150
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Artelier Complication39.5mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Artelier Complication38h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Artelier Complication30m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Artelier Complication$3,150
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
14.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
782
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
38h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,150
$5,230

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What people say

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Oris Artelier Complication

The Oris Artelier Complication is praised for its modern, minimalist aesthetic with a decluttered dial that highlights the moon phase complication, featuring a 39.5mm case and a slim profile. Reviewers note the dial's contemporary design with two sub-dials for the moon phase and 24-hour second time zone, available in ivory, midnight blue, or chestnut. The automatic Calibre 782 powers the watch, offering a 41-hour power reserve. However, its 30m water resistance is considered underwhelming by some, and the use of an ETA-based movement is noted as a point of disappointment by one reviewer, given the brand's history with in-house calibers. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Oris Artelier Complication for its refined, dial-focused design and contemporary appeal 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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