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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander AutomaticvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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C63 Sealander Automatic
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Automatic
MSRP $1,430
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Automatic36mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Automatic65h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Automatic150m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Automatic$1,430
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
10.6mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW 200-2
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
65h
60h
Jewels
26
36
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,430
$5,230

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic for its excellent finishing, on-the-fly micro-adjust bracelet, and GADA versatility, with some calling it their best offering and a bargain. However, the lume is consistently criticized as weak, particularly for its price point. Some owners find the dial's multiple color pops distracting, and one notes the brand's poor aftermarket value retention. On balance, owners rate the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic highly for its build quality and versatility at the price.

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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