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Echo/Neutra Averau Ceramic 3HvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Averau Ceramic 3H
Echo/NeutraAverau Ceramic 3H
MSRP $1,180
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Averau Ceramic 3H42mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Averau Ceramic 3H41h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Averau Ceramic 3H100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Averau Ceramic 3H$1,180
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Thickness
10.5mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Matte Black Ceramic + Grade 2 Titanium TiFrame
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Titanium Legacy
Lume
Superluminova BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1 elaboré
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
41h
60h
Jewels
26
36
Complications
Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,180
$5,230

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What people say

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Echo/Neutra Averau Ceramic 3H

The Echo/Neutra Averau Ceramic 3H is widely praised for its full lume dial and accessible ceramic and titanium construction. Owners appreciate the quality feel of the bracelet and the reliable Sellita SW200-1 movement, with one noting excellent underwater water resistance. Despite some owners finding the 51.5mm lug-to-lug measurement too large for smaller wrists, another found the 13mm thickness did not feel bulky. There is a split opinion on the double index at 12 o'clock, and one owner reports a loud rotor. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Echo/Neutra Averau Ceramic 3H highly for its striking full lume dial and innovative material construction 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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