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Ikepod Chronopod C001vsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Chronopod C001
IkepodChronopod C001
MSRP $853
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00144mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00140h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00150m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Chronopod C001$853
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Titanium Legacy

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$5,230

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What people say

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Ikepod Chronopod C001

The Ikepod Chronopod C001 is praised for its exceptional case finishing and unique, design-driven aesthetic, offering significant dial depth for its price. Owners find it comfortable despite its 44mm size, with one noting it as a welcome return for the brand. However, some question its value at $340, citing the quartz movement and non-Swiss manufacturing as drawbacks, and prototypes featured large date numerals that drew criticism. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Ikepod Chronopod C001 for its distinctive design and quality finishing at its price point, though value perception varies.

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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