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Sinn 6068vsFortis Novonaut N-42

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6068
Sinn6068
MSRP $2,754
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
606838.5mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
606838h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
6068100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
6068$2,754
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Titanium Legacy
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW 300-1
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
38h
60h
Jewels
25
36
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,754
$5,230

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Sinn 6068

Owners widely praise the Sinn 6068 for its clean aesthetic and compact size, fitting well under a dress cuff. One owner sold theirs due to insufficient wrist time. A user notes the GMT hand on the 6060 variant is not fully independent. Overall, owners rate the Sinn 6068 highly for its blend of classy and functional design suitable for everyday wear.

From video reviewers

The watch's 12-hour UTC function is a notable feature, allowing for the display of two time zones on a 12-hour basis. The watch's lume brightness is a weakness, with reviewers noting that the luminous paint on the hands and appliqués is not particularly strong. Reviewers disagree on the watch's overall appearance, with one reviewer mentioning a sleek appearance due to the polished stainless steel case, while the other reviewer does not provide a description of the watch's appearance.

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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