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Echo/Neutra 1956 ChronovsFortis Novonaut N-42

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1956 Chrono
Echo/Neutra1956 Chrono
MSRP $2,060
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1956 Chrono40mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
1956 Chrono48h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
1956 Chrono100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
1956 Chrono$2,060
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14.1mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Ultra-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Titanium Legacy
Lume
Superluminova Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M BH b elaboré
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
48h
60h
Jewels
23
36
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,060
$5,230

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What people say

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Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono

Owners widely praise the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono for its gorgeous looks and clean design, with one owner calling it a top 5 watch in their collection. The 40mm size and included straps are noted as comfortable and wearable. Some owners find the watch difficult to read in dull lighting. One owner of a 1956 GMT reported a non-screwing crown, and another owner of a 1956 GMT noted a misaligned bezel. Overall, owners rate the Echo/Neutra 1956 Chrono highly for its aesthetic appeal and wearability.

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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