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Sugess Automatic Chronograph S418-2vsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Automatic Chronograph S418-2
SugessAutomatic Chronograph S418-2
MSRP $449
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Automatic Chronograph S418-240mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Automatic Chronograph S418-245h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Automatic Chronograph S418-25m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Automatic Chronograph S418-2$449
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
5m
300m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Titanium Legacy

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SL4801
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
60h
Jewels
25
36
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$5,230

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What people say

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Sugess Automatic Chronograph S418-2

Owners widely praise the Sugess Automatic Chronograph S418-2's finishing as top-end and note it looks far more expensive than its price point. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner observing a gain of only 1 second per day, and another owner confirming it keeps good time. The bracelet is described as solid, and the watch has held up well over time with no reported issues. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Automatic Chronograph S418-2 highly for its exceptional finishing and perceived value.

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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