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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher WardC1 Jump Hour Mk V
MSRP $3,095
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Jump Hour Mk V40mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,095
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Noon
Titanium Legacy
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
60h
Jewels
26
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,095
$5,230

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V

The Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V is praised for its proprietary JJ01 jumping hour complication and multi-level dial design featuring a floating sapphire dial with a lumed jump hour aperture. Reviewers note the 39mm stainless steel case's mix of brushed and polished finishes, with a polished bezel and brushed midcase. The dial's radially grooved center and sapphire minute track with a lumed underside enhance legibility, and the Super-LumiNova execution is described as an eye-catcher. The watch is powered by the JJ01 module atop a Sellita SW200-1 movement, offering a 38-hour power reserve. Accuracy is rated at approximately ±20 seconds per day. Some owners express concerns about the watch's 14mm thickness. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the unique dial execution and complication 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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