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Bremont Hawking Limited EditionvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Hawking Limited Edition
BremontHawking Limited Edition
MSRP $9,995
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawking Limited Edition41mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Hawking Limited Edition40h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Hawking Limited Edition
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Hawking Limited Edition$9,995
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
limited
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14.2mm
14.6mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Titanium Legacy

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$9,995
$5,230

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What people say

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Bremont Hawking Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Bremont Hawking Limited Edition for its unique tribute to Stephen Hawking, highlighting the retrograde seconds hand, black hole dial, and case back details including wood from his desk and a star pattern. The stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, and double date window at 12 o'clock are also noted as desirable features. One owner mentioned that Bremont does not typically produce small watches, and another commented that the case details are impressive. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Hawking Limited Edition highly for its intricate and meaningful design elements celebrating Stephen Hawking.

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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